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Thato Phetoe

Thato Phetoe

Technical Engineer
Ekurhuleni

Summary

Dynamic Technical Engineer with Fraser Alexander, specializing in risk management and technical services. Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for tailings management, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical thinker and effective communicator, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve project success and enhance operational integrity.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Engineer

Fraser Alexander
01.2020 - Current

Technical Operations Support:

  • Delivering technical support to the operations team, effectively addressing concerns raised by clients and the Engineer of Record (EoR) to ensure full compliance with tailings dam design requirements.
  • Collaboration with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

Monitoring, Risk Management & Engineering Judgement:

  • Oversee the monitoring and risk management of tailings storage facilities through in-depth technical data analysis, site inspections, development of deposition plans, and application of engineering judgment to solve problems.
  • Monitoring ongoing technical compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Technical Reporting:

  • Writes and reviews comprehensive technical reports, including: Construction Method Statements
    Annual and Quarterly Tailings Technical Review Reports, Tailings Handover/Closeout Reports.

Tender Evaluation:

  • Conducts detailed technical evaluations of tailings and project tender proposals, selecting optimal solutions without compromising quality or performance.

Problem Solving & Innovation:

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges in tailings management.

Quality Assurance & Control:

  • Implements quality control measures to ensure the highest level of project delivery integrity and reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Establishes strong working relationships with stakeholders (Client & Engineer of Record) through effective communication and collaboration aligned with shared goals in the tailing dams.

Education

Short Course - Management Development Program

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 -

Short Course - Risk & Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Short Course - Insitu Geotechnical Test And Tailings Application

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Gauteng
04.2001 -

Skills Programme - Occupational Health And Safety

Mining Qualification Authority
Rustenburg
04.2001 -

Skills Programme - Tailings Dam Operations

Mining Qualification Authority
Rustenburg
04.2001 -

Skills

Risk management

Technical reporting

Tailings management

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Candidate Engineer at Engineering Council of South Africa.
  • Associate Member at South African Institution of Civil Engineering

Timeline

Technical Engineer

Fraser Alexander
01.2020 - Current

Short Course - Management Development Program

University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -

Short Course - Risk & Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Short Course - Insitu Geotechnical Test And Tailings Application

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills Programme - Occupational Health And Safety

Mining Qualification Authority
04.2001 -

Skills Programme - Tailings Dam Operations

Mining Qualification Authority
04.2001 -
Thato PhetoeTechnical Engineer