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Engineer Manager

Location:
Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted:
September 21, 2020

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Hendrik Burger

Process/Chemical Engineer

Roley Mansions 306 Edleen Kempton Park

Gauteng Republic of South Africa

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Linkedin/in/hendrik-burger-43795427/

+27-79-888-**** +27-11-394-****

Personal Profile

I am a seasoned chemical engineer with more than 17 years’ experience in metallurgic and chemical production in both line and support functions on various scales. You will find me a highly self-motivated and driven individual ready to conquer challenges with demonstrated abilities in chemical/process engineering, project and people management.

Furthermore, I possess a keen eye for detail and a well-honed understanding of the role of innovation and continuous improvement in a competitive market.

Finally, I have an unwavering commitment to achieving the highest safety, production, and quality results.

Professional Experience

Multiple Positions AEL Mining Services Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa

May 2002 – Jun 2019

Technical Services and Quality Manager Nitrates Section

Aug 2011 – Jun 2019

Key Achievements

Finalise and close United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project with more than 2.5 million CO2 equivalent tons certified emission reduction units issued and € 1.7 million earned

Collaborate with internal partners to write process documents for production, handling, storage, and transport of ammonium nitrate

Responsibilities

Oversee technical and quality support for the Nitrates section.

Coordinate and manage strategic projects.

Review effluent volumes and investigate incidents.

Install and commission the bulk storage facility volumetric measurement system.

Manage capital expenditures, material variances, and explosives (legal appointment)

Supervise and develop three technical officers and two chemists.

Prepare the Nitrates section for successful ISO 9001 accreditation in 2015.

Ensure ISO 14001 compliance.

Perform technical vetting and assessment.

Audit and validate compliance with governance, laws, and regulations.

Deliver operational and financial assessments for a partial production train closure.

Production Manager Nitrates Section

Sep 2007 – Jul 2011

Key Achievements

Effectively implemented a multiskilling development plan for operational staff.

Completed initial carbon credit audit under the UNFCCC CDM project methodology.

Completed an environmental compliance project for reporting purposes.

Replaced NOx scrubbing section of the Stills concentration plant.

Responsibilities

Supervised Nitrates section production plants.

Implemented and audited safety and health regulations for the production team.

Managed environmental performance; product quality control; and production planning On Time In Full (OTIF).

Oversaw discipline, industrial relations, personnel development; cost control, and budgeting.

Managing production-related projects.

Plant Technical Services Manager Nitrates Section

Aug 2005 – Aug 2007

Key Achievements

Awarded Best Internal Service Provider of the year for completed export order of ammonium nitrate porous prill.

Elevated the Plant Technical Services Manager position to a higher grade.

Responsibilities

Provided technical support for the Nitrates department.

Managed two technical officers including their development.

Coordinated and managed improvement projects.

Reviewed effluent performance and investigated incidents.

Managed production variances and resolved discrepancies.

Maintained technical manuals and periodically reviewed operating instructions.

Reviewed and investigated operational and process issues.

Generated and verified Bills of Material.

Technical Officer Nitrates Section

May 2002 – Jul 2005

Key Achievements

Awarded Best Six Sigma Green Belt Project of 2004 for implementation of LEAN in prilling plants.

Led most of the HAZOP studies performed at Nitrates.

Completed Explosive Technology diploma.

Improved porous prill ammonium nitrate quality by implementing process changes.

Responsibilities

Provided technical support for the Dry operational section of the Nitrates department.

Included quality, safety, and environmental functions.

Administered quality assurance protocols.

Monitored, identified, and quantified effluent sources for the assigned section.

Oversaw and troubleshot effluent projects and associated processes.

Implemented process improvements and initiated debottlenecking procedures across the section.

Education

Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering North-West University Potchefstroom, South Africa

2001

Bachelor of Science Chemistry & Applied Mathematics

North-West University Potchefstroom, South Africa

1994

Professional Development

Certified Quality Engineer American Quality Society (AQS) 2016

Six Sigma Black Belt CCI Growthcon 2007

Explosive Technology for Supervisors and Managers University of South Africa (UNISA) 2004

Additional Competencies

Advanced Excel 2010

Advanced PowerPoint 2010

Creativity for Chemical Engineers

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

ISO 9001 Auditing

Manufacturing Excellence

Process Safety Management

Risk Identification and Assessments

SAP Proficiency

Professional Memberships

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

National Institute of Explosive Technology (NIXT)

South African Institute for Chemical Engineers (SAIChE)

British Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)



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