Experienced Team Leader with over 17 years of experience in Boilers and Petroleum Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and guide teams towards achievement of organizational goals
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries
01.2019 - 04.2023
Act as clearance certificate signatory as per OHS Act
Conduct gas testing as required and sign clearance certificate as AGT signatory
Ensure all shift handover and the start of shift meetings are done as per ESP requirement
Feedback to Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Unit Manager and E&S in order to ensure effective and efficient management of plant
Drive staff to focus on winning behaviours as agreed in line with company objectives
Monitor plant energy usage and reduce if possible
Proactively identify threats to operability and availability and mitigate accordingly
Ensure all that units are operated within the design and integrity operation window limits.
Maintenance Service Focal Point
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
03.2015 - 04.2023
To ensure that all work is done under Work Permit System to prevent all HSE related incidents
Follow-through on Jobs in order to ensure delay is kept to a minimum
Ensure all relevant company operational, engineering, F&S Regulations & the OHS Act
Conduct regular Safety Walk-Abouts and take appropriate action where necessary
To inspect Work-Site & Work-in-Progress to ensure conformance to all Requirements.
Turnaround Focal Point
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
06.2017 - 01.2019
Take the role of an area focal point during turnarounds, leading successful maintenance execution and unit restarts
Reviewing design proposals and implementation phase by assisting with commissioning, writing or reviewing procedures and training
Collation of information from various disciplines in preparation of work-packages.
Area Specialist (Utility Section)
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
01.2017 - 01.2019
Troubleshooting and Operational Support
Participate in RCA's and learning circles related to unit operating problems
Support the Team Leader by also giving training to the shift and beyond the advanced level of knowledge
Contribute to successful projects in the design phase by reviewing design proposals and implementation phase by assisting with commissioning, writing or reviewing procedures and training
Area focal point during major maintenance turnarounds
Assist with field management of change(MOC), thereby contribute to the efficiency of maintenance execution
Support and executing all initiatives initiated by line management
Perform gas testing on shift.
Senior Process Operator
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
05.2005 - 12.2016
Operate and monitor the TDC3000 panel process control system
Operation of CO/gas steam boilers, demineralised water units, cooling towers, steam compressors, turbines and different types of pumps
Blending and sampling different petrochemical products to meet market specifications
Dealing with different unfinished products from the units to storage to make switches and re-run for further processing
Pollution control (air & water pollution)
Handling and adding chemicals and additives to the products to meet market requirements
Contributing to the safety of production by maintaining a safe working area & protecting the environment
Monitoring & maintaining process equipment state through completing accurate checks.
Plant Operator
Foskor Richards Bay
10.2004 - 05.2005
Operate sulphur smelters & filtered the molten sulphur to storage tanks
Working with gas burners, connector, filters, economizers and water treatment units
Monitor equipment state through accurate checks
Maintaining process and responding to hazardous conditions and safe working area
Taking samples safely and efficiently for analysis to check the quality specifications of the process.
Education
National Qualifications Framework Level 2&3 - Chemical Engineering
Scientec Training Centre
Durban
01.2023
Short Courses, Computer Networking - Local Area Network and the OSI Model., Basics of Computer Networking., Heat Exchanger Types & Applications., Behaviour- Based Safety. - Information Technology
Alison
Online Learning Platform
01.2023
Short Courses, Fire Safety Induction., The COSHH Risk Assessor Certification., Positive Intervention and Situational Awareness., ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Foundations., ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System Awareness., ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management System Awareness., ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Awareness. - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
The Knight Of Safety Academy
Online Training Course
09.2021
Advanced Petroleum Fire Fighting Course - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
South African Petroleum Industry Association
Durban South Africa
02.2019
Chemical Process Control - Chemical Engineering
Umfolozi TVET College (Richtek Campus)
Richards Bay
04.2003
Grade 12 - National Certificate
Mangeni High School
Nqutu KwaZulu Natal
12.1998
Skills
Computer Literacy
Fire Crew Representative
Good interpersonal, coordinating and organizing skills
Critical thinking
Problem solving skills
Team Supervision
Coaching
Work Planning and Prioritization
Complex Problem-Solving
Safety
Problem-Solving
Team Motivation
People Management
Analytical Thinking
Safety Processes and Procedures
Staff Training
Teamwork and Collaboration
Performance Improvement
Evaluating Employee Work
Coaching and Mentoring
Issue Resolution
Staff Education and Training
Employee Evaluation
Work Planning
Documentation and Reporting
Attention to Detail
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/04/81
Nationality: South African
Driving License: Code C1
Marital Status: Single
References
Ricky Munsamy, Production Supervisor, Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries, 031 480 1458, 082 806 0365, munsamr@sapref.com
Bongani Mvelase, Production Team Leader, Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries, 031 480 1698, 082 456 0593, mvelasb@sapref.com
Sihle Madala, Core & Planning Manager, Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries, 031 480 1698, 082 456 0593, madlalas@sapref.com
Hobbies and Interests
Music
Travelling
Disclaimer
Further Information, detail or document will be provided with pleasure on request. I hereby give my consent to keep my CV and contact me for any future opportunities in your organization.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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morning
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Timeline
Team Leader
Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries
01.2019 - 04.2023
Turnaround Focal Point
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
06.2017 - 01.2019
Area Specialist (Utility Section)
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
01.2017 - 01.2019
Maintenance Service Focal Point
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
03.2015 - 04.2023
Senior Process Operator
Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries
05.2005 - 12.2016
Plant Operator
Foskor Richards Bay
10.2004 - 05.2005
National Qualifications Framework Level 2&3 - Chemical Engineering
Scientec Training Centre
Short Courses, Computer Networking - Local Area Network and the OSI Model., Basics of Computer Networking., Heat Exchanger Types & Applications., Behaviour- Based Safety. - Information Technology
Alison
Short Courses, Fire Safety Induction., The COSHH Risk Assessor Certification., Positive Intervention and Situational Awareness., ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Foundations., ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System Awareness., ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management System Awareness., ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Awareness. - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
The Knight Of Safety Academy
Advanced Petroleum Fire Fighting Course - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
South African Petroleum Industry Association
Chemical Process Control - Chemical Engineering
Umfolozi TVET College (Richtek Campus)
Grade 12 - National Certificate
Mangeni High School
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