Control Room Operator - African chrome field (PTY) LTD (Moti-group)
(2024-11)
- Monitored and controlled mining machinery and plant operation from a centralized control room.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety standards and procedures at all times.
- Complied with lockout procedure and identified, reported correct hazards.
- Utilized data analysis for decision-making to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment performance and process parameters.
- Ensured continuous improvement of plant performance.
- Ensured proper housekeeping of the control room.
- Complied with plant start-up and stop procedures and standards.
- Conducted effective handover of shifts.
- Monitor chrome wash plant, conveyors, scrubbers, pilot plant and Spirals.
Control Room Operator - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2018-07 - 2023-03)
- Monitored and controlled mining machinery and plant operation from a centralized control room.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety standards and procedures at all times.
- Complied with lockout procedure and identified, reported correct hazards.
- Utilized data analysis for decision-making to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment performance and process parameters.
- Ensured continuous improvement of plant performance.
- Ensured proper housekeeping of the control room.
- Complied with plant start-up and stop procedures and standards.
- Conducted effective handover of shifts.
- Monitor chrome wash plant, conveyors, scrubbers, pilot plant and Spirals.
Acting Shift Foreman - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2019-10 - 2020-02)
- Effectively managed conflicts within the team, promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Planned and coordinated to meet production target.
- Maintained accurate metallurgical log sheets for data integrity and generated detail
- Ensured a safe working environment for employees by implementing health and safety measures.
- Identified potential/ actual problems and took corrective actions to eliminate them.
- Adhered to COP, SOP & managerial instructions.
- Log sheets for data integrity and generated detailed shift reports on plant operational parameters.
Lab Technician - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2014-09 - 2018-07)
- Conducted hardness and tensile testing in metallurgical lab for accurate material assessment.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols for production processes and products to ensure quality control.
- Researched and developed new alloys specifically for casting processes, enhancing product quality.
- Compiled technical reports summarizing findings and analyses.
- Presented tasks to mentor, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team.
Metallurgical Accounting Administrator - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2016-07 - 2017-02)
- Managed metal accounting process for company operations, ensuring accuracy.
- Recorded metal production, inventory, and sales data promptly and accurately.
- Conducted reconciliations of metal inventory and sales for consistency.
- Prepared detailed metal accounting reports and analyses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for accurate financial reporting.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in metal accounting records.
Student Metallurgist - P2 - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2014-04 - 2014-09)
- Managed subordinate's key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standard.
- Ensured production materials are used to correct standards and specifications to ensure confirmity to customer specifications.
- Managed process parameters and issues corrective actions.
- Provided support and advise to plant engineer /management for controlling, testing and analyzing all process plus raw materials to the manufacture.
- Attend to customer technical failures of rejected products and compile report.
- Conducted cost improvement initiatives and implement actions where required.
- maintained methods of manufacturing and process audits.
- Ensured compliance with company Health & Safety and environmental policies.
- Ensured good employee relations and effective people management.
Student Metallurgist - P1 - Evander Gold Mining (PTY) LTD & Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant
(2013-07 - 2013-12)
- Studied molten metal quality data and proposed necessary adjustments.
- Conducted hardness, tribology, and tensile testing in the metallurgical lab.
- Developed and implemented inspections for production processes and products.
- Compiled technical reports summarizing findings and analyses.
- Presented tasks to mentor for knowledge transfer.
