Thenjiwe Dlungwane

Process Controller

Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since October 16, 2025

Communication – Handovers, reporting to supervisors, and Telephone EtiquetteShift work & teamwork – Working with production operators, artisans, and engineeDecision-making under pressure – Responding to alarms/emergencies quickly and saComputer LiteracyChemical HandlingSCADA System KnowledgeDocumentation

About

Motivated professional with extensive experience in gas and water treatment plant operations and maintenance. Skilled in collecting production data from quality operators, with strong analytical problem-solving and communication abilities. Eager to apply my expertise to support your team's ongoing success.

Experience

Plant Operator - Arcelor Mittal-Vanderbijlpark

(2009-07 - 2014-08)

Operated SCADA systems in a steel casting plant, reducing process deviations by improving real-time monitoring and control.
Coordinated loading/packing of 50+ steel slabs per shift in high-volume yard with zero safety incidents.
Progressed from locomotive driver to a process role in a chemical plant within 2 years, demonstrating rapid upskilling and adaptability.
Leading process optimization initiatives in a gas purification plant, targeting improved throughput and energy efficiency.

Processor Controller - Arcelor Mittal-Vanderbijlpark

(2014-09 - 2025-12)

Steel casting and dispatch operations, maintaining production flow and product traceability.
Operated coke oven machinery in compliance with safety and production SOPs.
Liaised with support services to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
Oversaw on-site construction activities, verifying adherence to scope, schedule, and quality.
Delivered frontline SCADA support, troubleshooting faults, and guiding operators.
Maintained process control systems through planned checks and corrective actions.
Supported control room operations and spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives.