Shaun Mogwane
Experienced Chrome Plant Professional
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Experienced Chrome Plant Professional with over 3 years of experience in crushing and Dense Medium Separation (DMS) operations within a high-production mining environment. Proven leadership capability with acting experience as Shift Supervisor (November 2024) and Control Room Operator (November–December 2025). Strong background in production coordination, MHSA compliance, equipment optimisation, plant performance reporting and chrome recovery monitoring.
Currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering at UNISA. Results-driven and safety-focused, prepared to contribute effectively in metallurgical plant optimisation and production improvement.
Experience
Metallurgical Attendant - Samancor Chrome
(2024-08)
- Monitor and control crushing and DMS plant operations via SCADA.
- Maintain optimal feed rate, density (SG), and medium stability to achieve throughput and recovery targets.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and identify operational deviations.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Support metallurgical accounting and production performance reporting.
- Ensure compliance with MHSA and SHEQ standards.
Acting Shift Supervisor - Samancor Chrome
(2024-11 - 2024-11)
- Led plant operations team during shift.
- Coordinated production and maintenance activities to meet daily targets.
- Ensured compliance with MHSA regulations and plant safety procedures.
- Managed abnormal plant conditions and escalated critical issues appropriately.
Acting Control Room Operator - Samancor Chrome
(2025-11 - 2025-12)
- Monitored and controlled DMS plant operations via SCADA.
- Responded to alarms and stabilised process deviations.
- Managed plant start-up and shutdown sequences.
- Reported operational performance and safety concerns to senior management.
Graduate Intern - Samancor Chrome
(2022-07 - 2024-07)
- Assisted in chrome recovery monitoring and metallurgical balancing.
- Generated daily production and efficiency reports.
- Supported process optimisation initiatives.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering - UNISA
Diploma in Engineering - Chemical - University of Johannesburg (2014 - 2019)
Matric - Mathematics & Physical Science (2012)
