BRUCE THULANI MBELE

CURRICULUM VITAE

+277*-***-**** +276*-***-****

adxmee@r.postjobfree.com

Rusternburg

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Competent professional offering 13 years of experience in process operations. Well versed in a variety of process control, chemical and pulp production operations. Well versed in contributing to the design, implementation, and sustainment of the advanced automation systems that enable our production and manufacturing facilities to run safely and profitably. Possess demonstrated working background of a variety of leadership roles within the work environment. Highly structured plant operation leader, committed to company core values, driving results and exceeding expectations. Operation specialist dedicated to supervising daily plant operations in hydrometallurgical with MHSA legal liability certificate and pulp processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Operational Control (Control Room Coordinator / Acting Plant Foreman)

Thakadu Beneficiation Plant: Mining Industry

06/2019-Current

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication of operational functions to operational staff on shift basis.

Monitor Flow, Levels, Pressures and other process parameters.

Escalate any process deviations to relevant stakeholders.

Advise on effect process changes and modifications.

Monitoring environmental impact (overflowing of chemicals to storm water).

Perform all duties in line with relevant legislation policies and procedures.

Continuous Process Optimization Monitoring of trends and compilation of process reports.

Analyse and review causes for process failures.

Standardise process activities within the overall plant.

Data and Information Capturing this data and information on an information system.

Compilation of production sheets for communication.

Compile / generate operational work orders and call outs.

Record notifications on the computerised Maintenance Management System.

Facilitate fault reporting.

Responsible for the production performance analysis.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Ensure compliance to SHEQ standards, regulations and practices.

Ensure and monitor adherence to PPE requirements.

Issue Safe Working permits and complete other registers.

Conduct safe behavioral observations.

Attending and leading safety meetings.

Participate in SHEQ campaigns.

Communication with Key Stakeholders.

Advise operational teams on process variations and modifications on functions and Assignments.

Supporting and coaching fellow team members.

Maintain integrity, commitment, accountability, respect and excellence towards management, supervisors, co-workers, assistants and subordinates

Senior Process Controller

Sappi Paper and Packaging Ltd: Specialised Cellulose

2011-2019

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production planning (weekly and monthly) (STP and LTP).

Optimizing plant analytical and through work patterns.

Ensuring plant throughput is achieved.

Compile production report weekly and monthly).

Ensuring plant availability.

Participate in Task risk assessment.

Application and controlling the process using the computerised technologies.

Keeping product quality specification, obtaining samples for analysis for product specification.

Identification and providing technical solution for process plant, Using SAP for plant defects and placing for maintenance notifications, Identifying opportunities for plant or process optimization.

Do training and coaching new and current staff and assisting in basic management duties.

Monitoring of processes and proactively detecting deviations and adverse trends by efficiency data gathering and analysis.

Conduct system inspections on the process and plant Report and follow-up process deviations to Production Manager.

Communicate effectively on process conditions.

Compile relevant area shift report at end of shift Report all process deviations and unsafe conditions

Ensure good housekeeping.

Report and respond to incidents and emergencies.

Compliance with all legal requirements. This role involves advisory function as well as determining enforcement action.

Dealing with environmental aspects such as spillages, gas leaks sewage contamination.

Technician in training

Sappi Paper and Packaging Ltd: Specialised Cellulose

2009-2010

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Gathering environmental data by applying chemistry and engineering principles.

•Determine the composition of liquid and gaseous materials by conducting chemical, laboratory and field test.

•Evaluates atmospheric pollutants by collecting and analysing samples of gases from smokestacks.

•Assesses water pollutants by collecting and analysing water samples from the processed water.

•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology: Chemical Engineering

University of South Africa 2018

Certificate: Management

Kukhulu Service Provider 2010

National Diploma: Chemical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology 2006

National Senior Certificate

Mbambi High School 2000

ACHIEVEMENTS

•Obtained an award for the best Production Technician in Training at Sappi Southern Africa 2010

SKILLS&KNOWLEDGE

•OSHA regulatory knowledge, SHE Management systems, Promotion of safety culture

•Computer Literate - Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

•Plan, Implement and coordinate the horizontal implementation of Integrated Risk Management to all aspects of the operations risk profile

•Supervising the preparation of equipment for site

•Monitoring process variables in the control room for efficiency

•Chlorine dioxide production knowledge

•DCS system (Delta V and Scada)

•Operating process Controls, SAP

•Operation Analysis

•Updating operational procedures

•Hazop studies participant

•System monitoring, Hazardous chemical handling

•Water treatment operations, Sample collecting, Analyzing water quality

•Gas plant knowledge, Maintaining hydro dewaxing plant, Safety Procedures

•Utilization of various laboratory instruments

•Preparing microscopic evaluations

•Good understanding of laboratory practices and safety measures

•Scientific Report Writing Skills and Presentation skills

•Commissioning and safe start-up of the new plants

•Punching, commissioning and decommissioning of the process plant.

•Maintain compliance with occupational and environmental legislation

•Technical report writing skill and analysis, Responsible for correct testing procedures

•Inputting of data from site and ensuring the filling of all relevant project information in the project file, Working according to FISH (friction, impact, static and heat) standard

ATTRIBUTES

Effective communication (Verbal and Written), Multitasking, Time management, Interpersonal skills,

Adaptable, Leadership and Supervising Skills, Team and Performance Management

Decision making, Conflict Resolution, Strategist, Willing to learn, Organizing and planning

Flexibility, Work well under pressure, Team Work, Work Independently, Analytical Skills

OTHER INFOMATION

Gender: Male • Drivers License: Code 10 • Languages: English, IsiZulu • Date of Birth: 25 December 1983 • Willing to Relocate: Yes • Availability: Notice Required

REFERENCES

Mr Hendrik Pieterse Foreman

Thakadu Nickel Purification

+27-14-571-****/ +27-72-120-****

Mr Madimetja Chauke

Thakadu Nickel Purification

Process Supervisor

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+27-14-571-**** +27-72-452-****

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