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Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements And Awards
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
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Steven Junior Sello Hlaraka

Steven Junior Sello Hlaraka

Chemical Engineer
Johannesburg

Summary

As a result of my excellent performance at university-level math and engineering-related coursework, as well as my active participation in a number of clubs and societies, I am eager to pursue a career in the chemical engineering. I have a demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and have accomplished a number of noteworthy accomplishments in both my academic and extracurricular activities, making me a valuable addition to any engineering team or department. My voluntary and part-time jobs have also given me the opportunity to develop a variety of workplace skills, including teamwork, communication, and connection development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Wood Plc
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted senior engineers in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports for clients and stakeholders.
  • Improved system reliability by conducting regular inspections, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Performed detailed analyses of engineering data to identify areas of improvement and inform design decisions.
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
  • Monitored projects to determine areas and processes needing improvement.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by diligently meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively with team members.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and utilizing project management tools.
  • Participated in training programs to continuously improve skills and stay current with emerging trends in the field.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work on time and within budget constraints.
  • Worked on Projects with SASOL and Astron, conducted HAZOPs,mark-ups on drawings.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.

Retention Advisor

Outsurance
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Giving financial advice to clients as per FAIS act, and making sure clients are happy and they do not cancel their Policy with Outsurance
  • Analyzed customer behavior and data to identify trends and develop customer retention strategies.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, de-escalating situations while finding mutually beneficial resolutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and long-term commitment.
  • Built constructive customer relationships to improve loyalty and recommendations.
  • Gathered feedback from departing customers to identify areas for improvement in products or services offered.

Brand Representative

RAPT/OFF-Limits Communications
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion
  • Designed, filled and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales
  • Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver an amazing shopping experience

Brand Ambassador

Candy Corp
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion
  • Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experiences
  • Designed, filled and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales
  • Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and built rapport with prospective customers and vendors

Shop Assistant

Sports Scene
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock
  • Addressed customer issues immediately to guarantee swift resolution
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2018 - 01.2019

Honours - Chemical Technology Engineering

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022

High School -

Bokamoso Secondary School
Temba, South Africa
01-2016

Skills

Microsoft

Simulation software-COCO

Aspen and Scilab Software

C

Java script

python

Good interpretation

Data analysis

Good communication Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Able to work under pressure

Minimum Supervision

Project coordination

Documentation updates

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Achievements And Awards

  • Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR (SLP)
  • AFRICAN INSIGHTS-15 CRED NQF5
  • FINANCIAL LITERACY - BE MONEY WISE (SLP)
  • INTRODUCTION TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of Engineers in the development of VOC Project for SASOL .Did an End Of JOB for projects such a VOC Phenosolven ,Gasification , worked with REE to request Tag numbers , as well as help Document controls for the Astron project , conducted a HAZOP study for the projects and model reviews.
  • Achieved 100% Constructability review and working on Doc-flow to update every revision through effectively helping with each project.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Software

ASPEN

Certification

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

Timeline

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Wood Plc
08.2024 - Current

Retention Advisor

Outsurance
01.2022 - 07.2024

Brand Representative

RAPT/OFF-Limits Communications
01.2021 - 01.2022

Honours - Chemical Technology Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 01.2022

Brand Ambassador

Candy Corp
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

University of Johannesburg
04.2018 - 01.2019

Shop Assistant

Sports Scene
01.2018 - 01.2019

High School -

Bokamoso Secondary School
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