Water Treatment Chemical Engineering
Resume:
SURNAME : Makwala
FIRST NAMES : Walter
ID NUMBER : 820**********
CONTACT NUMBER : 076*******/076*******
HOME ADDRESS : ** ****** ********, ***** *
Elandshaven
Germiston
GENDER : Male
NATIONALITY : South African
DRIVERS LICENCE : Code 10 (C1)
LANGUAGES : English, Sepedi and Isizulu
EMAIL ADDRESS : ******.*******@*****.***
SCHOOL : Parklands High School
HIGHEST GRADE PASSED : 12
YEAR : 2001
TERTIARY EDUCATION
INSTITUTION : MANCOSA
QUALIFICATION OBTAINED : Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
YEAR : 2020
INSTITUTION : Vaal University of Technology
QUALIFICATION OBTAINED : B Tech (Chemical Engineering)
YEAR : 2014
INSTITUTION : Vaal University of Technology
QUALIFICATION OBTAINED : National Diploma (Chemical Engineering)
YEAR : 2008
Knowledge of water purification systems, operational and maintenance
Knowledge of National Water Act, SANS241:2015
Knowledge of specialised water treatment methods (RO, UF, IX, CEDI, GTM)
Knowledge of clarification treatment methods (Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Sand filtration, Clarification, Disinfection, Media filtration, activated carbon filtration, Powdered activated carbon and aerobic processes)
Knowledge of water contaminants (micro-organisms, suspended particles, dissolved inorganic substances and dissolved organic substances.
Knowledge of the methods for the analysis of the water quality (Microbiological methods of analysis, instrumental and automated chemical and physical methods of analysis and wet chemical methods of analysis)
Knowledge of process control (The importance of process control, control theory basics, process control systems, controller algorithms and components of the control loop and ISA symbology)
Excellent People Management Skills
Attention to detail
Mentoring and Coaching Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem Solving Skills
Conflict Management Skills
Technical Report writing
Ability to work shifts/standby
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
Cycad Simulation Software
Metsim Simulation Software
Smartsketch Simulation Software
Hydrometallurgy Course (Dr David Drezinger)
ROSA Simulation Software
Kamoto Phase 4 Copper Project (DRC)
Aflease (Shiva Uranium and Gold) Project
Mercedes Benz Cargo Motors Project (Water Recycling)
Medupi Power Generation Station (Eskom Water Treatment Plant)
Bassonia borehole water (Domestic use)
Basheer borehole water (Domestic use)
Mokopane borehole water (domestic use)
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Aluvial Water Engineering Pty Ltd
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Jan 2020 to date
POSITION : Technical Water Consultant
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :
Build and maintain relationships with clients
Develop water and wastewater management for clients
Interrogate water and wastewater processes and provide solutions for efficiencies
Deliver succinct, professional reports on water and wastewater treatment processes
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Ovivo Aqua Africa Pty Ltd
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Jul 2016 to Nov 2018
POSITION : Process Engineer
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Train the operations team on the complete scope of the water treatment plant
Able to conduct water analysis, assess and implement chemical water treatment
Responsible for the operation chemicals preparation
Supervision and inspection of the water treatment plant
Responsible for drinking water quality legal requirements
Guide steam and water quality supervision work and recommended new chemicals dosing if needed.
Responsible for the operation of water treatment plant
Communicate clear deadlines and targets to subordinates
Responsible for the monthly water intake report
Responsible for purchasing, planning and reporting of chemicals
Performing the Cleaning In Place (CIP) on the water treatment plant
Performing Silt Density Index (SDI) on the water treatment plant
Supervise cooling water treatment
Supervise the wastewater treatment plant
Ensuring all activities are performed in compliance with laws and regulation
Calibrating equipment
Responsible for equipment identification and management of spare parts
Responsible for preserving the water treatment plant when it is not required for production.
Responsible for the procedures, data collection, modify the drawings in time according to the change of field equipment
Strive to ensure the normal use of water points
Master the storage of water treatment chemicals and timely dosing, ensure continuous operation of the equipment.
Able to create a master maintenance plan on water treatment plant
REASON FOR LEAVING : Retrenched
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Consolidated Water Conditioning Pty Ltd
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Jul 2015 to Jul 2016
POSITION : Service Engineer
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Interrogated and applied all servicing aspects of the business
Physically executed work on time, within quote and to client satisfaction
Provided accurate service advice to customers
Commission and ensure that the serviced equipment is operational according to specifications
Completed service sheets accurately
Produced service reports for each service concluded
Continuous client interrogation and communication
Always proactive when looking for new service opportunities
Obtained possible technical solutions for client in conjunction with the engineering department
Liaised with service manager regarding work load and scheduling
Determined material requirements for completion of service with the procurement department to purchase the material
Travelled locally in SA to various clients
Technical reporting to internal and external customers
Preparation of quotations for servicing water treatment plants
Advised sales and marketing on technical matters
REASON FOR LEAVING : Career Development
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Ovivo Aqua Pty Ltd
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Dec 2014 to Jun 2015
POSITION : Process Engineer
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Train the operations team on the complete scope of the water treatment plant
Able to conduct water analysis, assess and implement chemical water treatment
Responsible for the operation chemicals preparation
Supervision and inspection of the water treatment plant
Responsible for drinking water quality legal requirements
Guide steam and water quality supervision work and recommended new chemicals dosing if needed.
Responsible for the operation of water treatment plant
Communicate clear deadlines and targets to subordinates
Responsible for the monthly water intake report
Responsible for purchasing, planning and reporting of chemicals
Performing the Cleaning in Place (CIP) on the water treatment plant
Performing Silt Density Index (SDI) on the water treatment plant
Supervise cooling water treatment
Supervise the wastewater treatment plant
Ensuring all activities are performed in compliance with laws and regulation
Calibrating equipment
Responsible for equipment identification and management of spare parts
Responsible for preserving the water treatment plant when it is not required for production.
Responsible for the procedures, data collection, modify the drawings in time according to the change of field equipment
Strive to ensure the normal use of water points
Master the storage of water treatment chemicals and timely dosing, ensure continuous operation of the equipment.
Able to create a master maintenance plan on water treatment plant
REASON FOR LEAVING : End of Contract
NAME OF EMPLOYER : SNC Lavalin Pty Ltd
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Jan 2010 to Jan 2014
POSITION : Junior Process Engineer
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation of process flow diagrams
Performing design calculations, mass and water balance
Generation of equipment, schedules, specifications and data sheets
Sizing of equipment
Assisted in the commission of the Uranium plant
Preparation of the process design criteria
Selection of the process equipment
Mentored engineers in training
Interpretation and implementation of client requirements and specifications
Attend Hazops
REASON FOR LEAVING : Retrenched
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Rand Water (Vereeniging)
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Jun 2007 to Nov 2007
POSITION : Chemical Engineering Trainee
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Operation of the pilot plant
Operation chemical preparation
conduct water analysis, assess and implement chemical water treatment
interpretation of the water quality
maintain good house keeping
involvement in projects to improve water quality
REASON FOR LEAVING : End of Contract
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Rand Water (Zwartkopjes)
PERIOD OF SERVICE : Dec 2006 to Jun 2007
POSITION : Chemical Engineering Trainee
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
plant checks
plant trouble shooting
involvement on projects to improve water quality
collect water samples and take readings in the plant
inspect equipment and complete safety check list
report all unsafe conditions to shift manager
load/off load chlorine cylinders
maintained good house keeping
complied with legal requirements
REASON FOR LEAVING : Career Development
Name Occupation Company Contact Details
Godfrey Kasipo Project Engineer Consolidated Water Conditioning 083*******
Msondezi Polisi Chief Engineer Eskom Group Capital 082*******
Ravi Roy Process Engineer SNC Lavalin Pty Ltd 083*******
German Makoe Operations coordinator Rand Water 072*******
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