Teddy Malunga
Principal Process Engineer
Centurion,GP
Summary
Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 19 years enforcing compliance and improving steps in accomplishing goals. Successful and driven individual committed to proactive planning and goal-oriented work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Principal Process Engineer
Weir Minerals Africa
Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng
01.2019 - Current
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Provide Process leadership for all products to branch network including site visits, trouble shooting and debottlenecking of client process plant
- Completed as many as 1 design projects each year
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase
Senior Process Engineer
Weir Minerals Africa
Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Modified production processes to reduce non-conforming material occurrences.
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Technical Process presentations to customers and industry associations
- Coordinate and lead commissioning of process solutions with branch networks
- Developed and launched new product line, resulting in increased revenue
Senior Process Engineer
RSV (SA)
Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Gasuteng
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Modified production processes to reduce non-conforming material occurrences.
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate and lead commissioning of process solutions with branch networks
- Developed and launched new product line, resulting in increased revenue
- Drafted project plans and reports to define requirements
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality
Senior Process Engineer
RSV K'Enyuka
Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Modified production processes to reduce non-conforming material occurrences.
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate and lead commissioning of process solutions with branch networks
Senior Process Engineer
Matomo Projects
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Modified production processes to reduce non-conforming material occurrences.
- Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate and lead commissioning of process solutions with branch networks
Process Engineer
Matomo Project
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2006 - 11.2012
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without inducing service disruptions.
- Coordinate and lead commissioning of process solutions with branch networks
Optimization Plant Design Engineer
Anglo Base Metals/Skorpion Zinc Project
Rosh Pinah, Namibia, Ilkaras
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Collaborated with Production management team to achieve the required design throughput.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Balancing and optimization of leach and purification and Solvent Extraction Circuit.
- Operating and optimization of the Basic Zinc Sulphate, Neutralization Thickeners and Residue Belts.
Commissioning Engineer
Bateman on Anglo Base Metals in Namibia (Skorpion Zinc)
Rosh Pinah, Namibia, IlKaras
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Making improvements to, and offering advice about, operational procedures
- Scheduling and coordinating work to tight deadlines
- Ensuring that equipment works to its specification
- Creating and carrying out test procedures
- Investigating problems and diagnosing and repairing faults
- Troubleshooting
- Providing technical support
- Ensuring safe working conditions
- Training operative staff where appropriate
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2013 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2006 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2000 - 06.2006
Skills
Improvement tracking
Lean environments
Regulatory standards
Process flow analysis
Documents and reports
Relationship building
Project oversight
AutoCAD proficiency
Budgeting
Attention to Detail
Product development
Certification
ECSA: Professional Technologist (Pr. Tech) 0201270301
ECSA: Professional Technologist (Pr. Tech) 0201270301
ECSA requires as the baseline qualification, a B Tech degree in engineering, or an M Dip Tech in engineering obtained from a South African Technikon, and which has been accredited by ECSA. A qualification assessed by ECSA to be equivalent will also be recognised
Timeline
Principal Process Engineer
Weir Minerals Africa
01.2019 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
Weir Minerals Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018
The Engineering Institution of Zambia Professional Engineer 28666
06-2017
Senior Process Engineer
RSV (SA)
02.2014 - 12.2017
Senior Process Engineer
RSV K'Enyuka
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Process Engineer
Matomo Projects
12.2012 - 01.2013
ECSA: Professional Technologist (Pr. Tech) 0201270301
06-2012
Process Engineer
Matomo Project
01.2006 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2007
Optimization Plant Design Engineer
Anglo Base Metals/Skorpion Zinc Project
01.2004 - 12.2006
Commissioning Engineer
Bateman on Anglo Base Metals in Namibia (Skorpion Zinc)
01.2002 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2000 - 06.2006