Unathi Sowazi
Process Controller
Blue Downs
Summary
I am a self-motivated person who is able to generate energy and enthusiasm in difficult circumstances. I am a co-operative team player, as well as independent. I am willing to engage myself in learning. I am disciplined and responsible. I am an ambitious person who has the ability to work hard and I am committed. I have the ability to work under pressure with good communication skills. I have passion for what I do and strive for the best. I am a very responsible and accountable person. Driven and analytical, with solid foundation in process management and quality control. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills alongside thorough understanding of process optimization principles and data analysis techniques. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring robust process control.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Controller
City of Cape Town Municipality
10.2023 - Current
- Assist with root cause analysis efforts following incidents or near-misses, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improve production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Write all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of all process changes, enabling accurate knowledge transfer among team members during shift handovers.
- Handle troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Conduct regular audits of control systems, ensuring optimal performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Troubleshot a variety of instrumentation issues, reducing potential hazards while maintaining production output levels.
- Adhere to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
- Champion a culture of safety and compliance within the organization, regularly reinforcing best practices through training sessions and ongoing communication efforts.
- Provide technical training to operators, empowering them to confidently address minor equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate with vendors on equipment upgrades, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems without disrupting operations.
- Reduce operational costs for the company through effective monitoring of equipment performance and proactive maintenance scheduling.
- Develop new standard operating procedures to improve overall plant safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Streamline communication between departments, effectively addressing process-related concerns and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design innovative solutions for persistent process control issues, resulting in improved system reliability.
- Enhance product quality by closely monitoring key process parameters and making necessary adjustments in realtime.
- Analyze process data using statistical tools, identifying patterns that led to more informed decision-making regarding system improvements.
- Train and mentor newly hired employees, offering assistance and insight to equip each for job roles.
- Monitor product quality at all stages of production process.
- Sample products to verify compliance with standards
- Follow standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Update quality control records and reports.
- Operate and maintain testing equipment.
- Investigate customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Assist in developing inspection and testing protocols.
Senior Process Operator
City of Cape Town Municipality
07.2018 - 09.2023
- Executes applications and actions associated with the operations of the Water Treatment Plants, reservoirs by; Conducting visual inspections to establish functionality levels of systems and components and / or communicating and clarifying instructions or requirements with the immediate superior
- Checking and recording numerical readings from metering devices indicating flow, levels and / or outputs and reporting any deviations immediately to the Process Controller/ Supervisor
- Performing specific water tests to determine performance, applying established methods and specific testing apparatus or equipment and recording test outcomes on control forms
- Report to the Process Controller/ Supervisor for immediate action any deviation from set standards
- Supervise the cleaning of plant sections on routine or scheduled maintenance program
- Supervise operational staff in picking up litter and/other items within the vicinity and/or sweeping walkways and common areas, removing waste to designated areas for collection
- Control of staff during planned shutdown periods in supporting the Process Controller
- Accompany visiting Scientific Service personnel with weekly checks
- Attending to remedial, corrective and procedural requirements, using hand held tools, (i.e
- Cleaning of chemical feeders, engaging pumps and blowers, etc.)
- Attending to planned low-key maintenance while during normal duties or on spare shift (i.e
- Cleaning of sludge ponds, greasing of penstocks / valves, etc.)
- Mixing and diluting purifying chemicals with water to address deviations in the dosing system
- Performing chlorine residual tests to determine performance, applying established methods for specific test apparatus or equipment and recording test outcomes on control forms
- Adjusting the chlorine dosage based on results outcome of residual testing
- Monitor, control and record Chlorine dosages
- Carry out Chlorine Handling procedures for Loading and Off Loading, exchange of drum or cylinder in accordance of Branch Safety Procedures
- Control valves and sluice gates to maintain in flow of Raw water and outflow of treated water/ maintain reservoir heights
- Monitor SCADA and forward information to the Process Controller for updating procedural records and registers of investigations, inspections and, plant and system operational performance
- Reporting, verbally and in writing through completion of instructional/ procedural forms, requirements, deviations, incidents and security breaches to the immediate superior
- Supervising subordinates in the water laboratory
- Part-time driving when on duty
Process Operator
City of Cape Town Municipality
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Opening/ closing valves to specific limits to control levels and regulate flow from/to storage units
- Communicating with the immediate superior, verbally transmitting information on plant condition, performance and outcomes and/ or executing specific instructions to address deviations or disruption to process and mechanical operations
- Logging specific activities/ outcomes associated with process in registers, indicating time, incident or occurrence and action, and forwarding updated records for verification and approval
- Adjusting mechanical control settings to levels when instructed by starting and stopping pumps and other machines
- Communicating with the immediate superior, verbally transmitting information on plant condition, performance and outcomes and / or executing specific instructions to address deviations or disruption to process
- Taking samples for analysis
- Driving and LDV or minibus including transporting staff if and when required
Fire Fighter Grade 3
Airports Company South Africa
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Respond in emergency or call-out
- Ensure that Fire Prevention is carried out daily
- Perform duties in the Control Room
- Carry out On-Job training
- Carry out Runway & Apron inspections
- Perform Marshalling duties of aircrafts
- Drive Fire vehicles during emergencies
- Perform Medical Assistance to public & passengers
- Ensure discipline among staff members
- Supervising of tasks & duties allocated
Nuclear Plant Operator
Eskom Generation
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Managing portfolios of debt counsellors
- Building and maintaining relationships with debt counselling firms
- Resolved queries and disputes, followed up on payments and documents
- Implementing action plans to achieve required output
Trainee Assistant Laboratory Chemist
South African Navy, NES Materials Laboratory
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Analyse organic and inorganic matter and perform research regarding approaches to and the methods of chemical analysis
- Establish water treatment procedures in cooling systems and other water systems to retard, reduce or eliminate corrosion
- Carry out all chemical tests required by the laboratory areas, the Chemistry Head, and the Laboratory Head timeously, efficiently and with the required accuracy and effectiveness
- Perform all activities with due consideration to biological, mechanical and chemical safety requirements
- Ensure that all equipment and test apparatus are in good working order and well maintained and that obsolete apparatus is replaced timeously with state of the art technology
- Perform analysis and physical evaluation wrt condition monitoring and SOP of materials in continuous use in the Naval environment such as lubrication materials, coolants, waters, fuel etc
- Keep abreast with the current developments in the chemical and related fields
- Ensure that necessary safety and environmental factors are taken into account and implemented during testing and evaluation procedures
- Provide consultation in chemical analyses and identification of materials
- Liaise with technical personnel and professional institutions and organisations
Education
Senior Certificate - Xhosa, English, Biology, Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physical Science
Thembalabantu High School
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry(1st year): Chemistry 1(Theory), Chemistry 1(Practical), Mathematics 1, Life Skills
Port Elizabeth Technikon
Safety, Health & Representative course - Accident and Incident Investigation course, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Emergency Coordinator, SAP EHS, Introduction to Windows, Computer Literacy, SharePoint Basic, ISO 9001:2015, Report Writing, Problem Solving Introduction to SAMTRAC
Water Services Technical Training Centre
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and mentoring
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Safety and health standards
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reporting and analysis
- Legal requirements interpretation
- Specifications conformance
- Analytical skills
- Inspection and testing reports
- Safety education
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Eastern Cape
- Date of Birth: 10/24/81
- Driving License: Code B & Code C with PrDP
Timeline
Process Controller
City of Cape Town Municipality
10.2023 - Current
Senior Process Operator
City of Cape Town Municipality
07.2018 - 09.2023
Process Operator
City of Cape Town Municipality
01.2016 - 06.2018
Fire Fighter Grade 3
Airports Company South Africa
07.2010 - 01.2015
Nuclear Plant Operator
Eskom Generation
06.2007 - 06.2009
Trainee Assistant Laboratory Chemist
South African Navy, NES Materials Laboratory
08.2005 - 04.2007
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry(1st year): Chemistry 1(Theory), Chemistry 1(Practical), Mathematics 1, Life Skills
Port Elizabeth Technikon
Safety, Health & Representative course - Accident and Incident Investigation course, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Emergency Coordinator, SAP EHS, Introduction to Windows, Computer Literacy, SharePoint Basic, ISO 9001:2015, Report Writing, Problem Solving Introduction to SAMTRAC
Water Services Technical Training Centre
Senior Certificate - Xhosa, English, Biology, Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physical Science
Thembalabantu High School
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