Kurtley Beukes

Highly resilient, safety-focused Process Operator and Site Supervisor with over 10 years of industrial experience spanning chemical refineries, heavy manufacturing, and complex water treatment facilities. Qualified to NQF4 / VAPRO B&C equivalent level, offering deep technical expertise in DCS operations, SCADA tracking, and automated process management (flow, temperature, pH, and chemical dosing). Proven track record of managing high-hazard environments, enforcing stringent European-aligned safety standards (VCA-VOL equivalent), and leading shift handovers and plant optimizations.

Flexible and fully prepared for 5-shift (5-ploegendienst) rotational schedules.

Site Supervisor / Senior Process Operator (Water & Wastewater) at Talbot – Nestlé Plant (2021-01 – Present)

• Supervise daily chemical and water plant operations, managing a cross-functional shift team to guarantee zero-harm, high-efficiency production.
• Directly monitor and adjust critical process parameters including flow rates, temperatures, pH levels, and precise automated chemical dosing on a daily basis.
• Execute meticulous physical plant walkthroughs during shift handovers to verify raw material dosing, review trends, and cross-reference operational documentation.
• Operate and program DCS, Fire & Gas, and ESD platforms; maintain absolute process stability by adhering strictly to deviation SOPs during plant fluctuations.
• Manage full lifecycle of RO and UF membrane filtration systems, executing CIP procedures, filter changes, and chemical procurement.
• Oversee mechanical assets including multistage centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, compressors, and blowers.
• Champion facility safety; eliminate operational hazards by aggressively managing housekeeping standards and escalating structural risks immediately to senior management.
• Loading and offloading of chemicals
• Procurement of consumables

Process Controller - SCADA/DCS & Field Operator at Sasol – Heavy Industrial Chemical Refinery (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Operated automated refinery systems in accordance with high-risk chemical plant operating procedures.
• Executed controlled plant start-ups, emergency shutdowns, equipment isolations (LOTO), and real-time process monitoring via control room platforms.
• Collaborated tightly with maintenance crews to prepare industrial equipment for mechanical interventions, minimizing downtime safely.

Qualified Welder / Mechanical Maintenance Artisan at PetroSA – Industrial Refinery Facility (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Performed precision structural and pipe welding within live refinery environments, adhering strictly to strict quality and pressure-vessel safety metrics.
• Supported mechanical fitters and maintenance technicians with plant turnarounds, equipment overhauls, and structural adjustments.

NQF 4 Production Process Control in DCS Operator / Artisan – Skilltech Academy / Sasol Steam Station 2 (2019-01 – 2021-12)

National Senior Certificate in Matric – Sao Bras High School (2012-12)