Water and Sanitation Engineer

• WASH R&D Centrejavascript:void(0);
• 02.10.17 - 15.01.22

 Spearheaded the engineering field testing of innovative wastewater treatment technologies.  Led onsite installation, commissioning and overall testing of an innovative wastewater treatment system (Anaerobic Membrane Bio-Reactor, Ultrafiltration membrane, ion-exchange resins, and electrochlorination).  Led optimization modifications on an innovative prototype resulting in improved system performance.  Debugged and modified system automation codes (C and LabView) leading to a significant reduction in system errors and system downtime.  Resolved system electrical, electronic, chemical and mechanical problems; this resulted in system down time reduction, improved system reliability and a consistently high-quality final product.  Utilized PLCs and micro-computers (arduino and raspberry pi) for process control and monitoring, and data archiving; leading to a reduction of labor through automation.  Investigated and identified system failure points and suggested solutions resulting in improved system reliability.  Undertook failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) resulting in preemptive corrective measures being implemented.  Led system maintenance resulting in improved system performance.  Undertook sampling of input and out streams of prototypes for analysis in the lab in order to glean insight in terms of system performance.  Liaised with laboratory technicians for sample analysis.  Analyzed and interpreted system laboratory results, and then drew response plans to improve system performance when needed.  Consolidated comprehensive reports for information sharing with different management levels in order to keep all stakeholders abreast of developments.  Developed system Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), maintenance plans and testing plans.  Fostered team-spirit from a team of individuals from different educational backgrounds/ specialties  Led the undertaking of risk assessments resulting in appropriate mitigation measures being put in place.  Developed health and safety protocols.  Generated and maintained a system events log in order to track all states of the system.  Contributed in strategic planning, project planning, and record keeping.  Undertook mass and energy balance calculations.  Updated process and instrumentation diagrams (PID).  Sized and selected pieces of equipment for procurement.  Authored abstracts for submission to conferences and presented at conferences. (Young Water Professionals conference).  Oversaw activities at a construction site, ensuring that all tasks were undertaken safely and according to the drawings.  Embarked on a skills transfer process with junior engineers for their training, resulting in improved junior staff performance.  Authored project proposals and carried-out financial calculations to bid for funding.  Travelled overseas to support in the build-out of innovative prototypes.

Chemical Engineering Graduate

• Transnet
• 01.06.15 - 31.05.17

 Led the planning of the Durban to Johannesburg multi-petroleum-product pipeline pigging project.  Investigated and identified process improvement opportunities on an Intermixture Re-fractionation Plant (IRP).  Coordinates and integrates the planning and execution of a group (cluster) of related projects, each at varying stages of inception and / or completion.  Oversees the implementation of appropriate programme management tools and systems to drive the tracking, monitoring, and measuring of cluster performance.  Coordinates in respect of the Programme Cluster in order to ensure successful delivery of the benefits and / or new capabilities.  Support programme execution by facilitating and integrating projects (and other work) within the programme, ensuring alignment and the successful delivery of new capability.  Support the programme director in the identification, measurement, tracking and reporting of cluster related benefits.  Proactively monitor cluster progress, identifying issues and initiating corrective action.  Proactively identify, monitor and treat cluster risks  Ensure that cluster outputs meet programme requirements in line with the programme blueprint, and project/programme dossier on quality, time and budget.  Initiate activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the cluster are identified.  Produce and maintain an integrated view of overall cluster performance and progress.  Produce and maintain an integrated view of the cluster to provide a single source of information for the cluster.  Identify and align the dependencies and critical path within the cluster.  Facilitate and support programme and project relations and integration within the programme by being an active thought partner, mediator and facilitator.  Actively participate in and contribute to cluster health checks and programme level gate reviews and audits.

BSc in Chemical Engineering

• University of KwaZuluNatal
• 10.02.09 - 15.12.14

Master of Business Administration

• Regenesys Business School
• 15.02.21 - continue