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Tumelo Moropene
Metallurgical Engineer
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
A published researcher and graduate metallurgist with industrial experience mainly in coal washing operations. Strong technical report writing and presentation skills, critical and first principle thinking, leadership, and peoples skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Graduate Metallurgist
Fraser Alexander
02.2021 - Current
- Led project to resolve high moisture content problem in the product coal.
- Prepared different written communications and reports to ensure smooth production operation.
- Monitored company inventory (Magnetite and Flocculant bags) to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Maintained the plant, improved operations and provided great service.
- Reduced downtime and increased revenue by the exceptional running of the control room.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
Laboratory Instructor and Tutor
Wits University (School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering)
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in the field of Metallurgy and Materials.
- Monitored students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
- Applied advanced education to help students struggling with material and techniques.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within Metallurgy and Engineering in general.
- Guided honors Metallurgy students in researching, structuring and presenting the scientific research.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Research Assistant
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted research on friction and sliding wear behavior of low-pressure cold sprayed WC-based coatings.
- Supported research and development efforts to create new WC-based coatings.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Summer Intern (Vacation Work)
Denel Aerostructures
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted research on alternative degreasing techniques, gathered information from different sources and presented the results.
- Drafted a vapor degreasing specification (DPS) document which simplified the degreasing process, thus improved efficiency and productivity.
- Drafted lab specification procedure (LSP) document for blistering and cross-cut tests which simplified the tests and improved productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines.
Vacation Work Student
Mintek and Wits School Metallurgical Engineering
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted research on electro-etching of platinum alloys and tribo- corrosion testing of titanium alloys.
- The supervisor used the project findings as a base for the related postgraduate research projects.
- Learned the basics of research which was to search at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for the project.
- Used Microsoft Excel and Origin software to process the huge volume of data.
Education
Master of Science - Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2009 - 12.2014
National Senior Certificate -
Makgopele High School
Limpopo, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
undefinedAffiliations
- Deputy chairperson, IPHC Wits Students Structure, 2011-2012
- SAIMM Membership, 2014
- IPHC career exhibition committee, 2015
- Director, Bolobedu education foundation, 2016
Additional Information
- Workaholic learner award (Permission to skip grade 9) , 2005.
- Best grade 12 learner award in Molototsi circuit, 2008.
- Wits University entrance scholarship award, 2009.
- Top achiever’s award (Wits residence) , 2011.
Software
Modsim and Pyrosim
Matlab and Simulink
Certification
Business Intelligence Analysist
References
- Wits University: Prof. Lesley Chown, Senior lecturer, 011 717 7506, email:lesley.chown@wits.ac.za.
- Denel Aerostructures: Mrs Elizabeth Abelho,Manager, 011 927 2998, email:elizabetha@denelaero.co.za.
- Fraser Alexander: Ms Itshepeng Bopape, Supervisor, 082 605 2725, email:Itshepengb@fraseralexander.co.za.
Timeline
Graduate Metallurgist
Fraser Alexander
02.2021 - Current
Business Intelligence Analysist
06-2020
Laboratory Instructor and Tutor
Wits University (School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering)
02.2016 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
02.2016 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2015 - 12.2015
Summer Intern (Vacation Work)
Denel Aerostructures
12.2013 - 01.2014
Drivers license C1
01-2013
Vacation Work Student
Mintek and Wits School Metallurgical Engineering
12.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
02.2009 - 12.2014
National Senior Certificate -
Makgopele High School
01.2004 - 12.2008
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