Engineer Process Control and Improvement in BHP Billiton
Job Experience
Engineer Process Control and Improvement
BHP Billiton
September 2012 to Actually working here
Recently moved back to Production to play a leading role in optimizing and improving the production units. Bringing back more than ten years experience on the furnaces and in the production environment. Additionally filling the role of Acting PC&I Superintendent
Business Improvement Specialist
BHP Billiton Metalloys
June 2008 to August 2012
Playing a leading role in the improvement, cost reductions, efficiency and quality output of operations ? across Billion Rand value plants, driving the uptake and usage of best practice improvement methodologies (eg. BI, LEAN and Six Sigma). Additionally filling the position of Acting Superintendent in the BI department.
Production Supervisor
BHP Billiton
December 1998 to May 2008
Supervising two plants: M12, a submerged arc furnace and an Oxygen Blow (OB) Converter with a plant value of well over R1.5 billion, producing in excess of 200 000 tons of HCFeMn and MC FeMn respectively, and managing a shift team of 15 people. Carrying responsibility for the optimal plant running, management, safety and output.
Training Process Operator
ArcelorMittal
June 1994 to November 1997
Intensive training program on the electric arc furnaces from raw materials to final products
Education
B-Tech Metallurgical Engineering
[Otra]Vaal University of Technology (Sudáfrica)January 2013 to January 2013
National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
[Otra]Vaal University of Technology (Sudáfrica)January 2009 to January 2012
Professional Certificate in Operations
[Otra]Melbourne University (Sudáfrica)January 2008 to January 2009
Languages
English
Bilingual / Native
IT skills
Other Skills
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Career Goals
Offering 16 Years' Experience within the BHP Billiton Metalloys Business ? Holding Positions Focussed on Leading Business Improvement, Production Management and Production Operations ? Currently in the Position of Process Engineer at Metalloys. "Known at Metalloys for Strong Leadership and Over-Delivery in Reducing Costs, Increasing Efficiency and Through-Put, Improving Quality, and Adding Value via Well Organized and Astute Business and Process Improvement."
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
No
Interests and hobbies
Dog-Training; DIY