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)