Luzaan Jooste
Ormeau,Australia
Summary
Process engineering professional with solid expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in process design, data analysis, and quality control, consistently delivering impactful results through team collaboration and adaptability. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and effective communication, ensuring reliable and flexible contributions to any project.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Bayer Crop Science
02.2022 - Current
- Driving process improvement projects to improve overall efficiency of the HSC (Herbicide Suspended Concentrate) plant by data driven decisions
- Review, document and optimise site’s manufacturing processes and standards through process best practice guidelines
- Drive and support Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with business requirements and strategy
Chemical Engineer (Technical Sales Support)
Industrial Precision Instruments
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained100% of the company’s existing key accounts and expanded existing business by moving them over to new products and more measurement locations in the plant (successfully moved Newcrest Telfer over to a more superior pH sensor and Tasmanian Alkaloids and Dugald River to sensors with quick connect plugs)
- Used my background in chemistry, chemical processes or process instrumentation to support the sales team and chose the correct materials and sensor attributes
- Changed Northern Star Pajingo to a new sensor design
- They now get9 months of life out of a pH sensor compare to3 months of life they used to get
- Help solve installation issues at Tronox by supplying them with a process compatible ABS retractable assembly and correct slim sensor design for easy sensor insertion and removal
Chemical Engineer
Proconics (South Africa)
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Successfully replaced of multiple existing analysers at unit24/23/223/30/230 (phase8 project) at SASOL
- These projects had to be managed by me from the design, procurement, manufacturing, project management and installation of new analysers (Moisture Analyzer, Oxygen Analyser, H2S Analyser) to existing systems within SASOL
- Completed an ergonomic study on2 of the major Control rooms in SASOL for optimal operation of the petrochemical plant – Tank Farm
- Successfully proposed changes to be made and the order was received by Proconics
Design Engineer (Chemical)
Lazer Analytical (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa)
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Upgrade analyser shelter to regulations/ for an explosion area (Zone2) at SASOL
- I was responsible for the analyser selection and design of the sample system, project management
- Design and project management of a sample distribution panel for3 condensate streams at SASOL
EIT (Engineer in Training)
Foskor (Pty) Ltd – Richards Bay (South Africa)
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Fault finding and problems solving under guidance of and mentoring from Senior Engineers - Found a fault in the overall water balance calculation of the demineralisation plant of the sulphuric side of the plant
Engineering Student
Foskor (Pty) Ltd – Richards Bay (South Africa)
12.2010 - 01.2013
- Successfully completed a project on screen efficiency in the Fertiliser granulation plant
- I was awarded a scholarship/bursary by Foskor to study a bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering
- Dates of Practical Placements: Dec.2010 – Jan.2011; Dec.2011 – Jan.2012; and Dec.2012 – Jan.2013
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical
North-West University
01.2014
Skills
- Well-developed critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent project management and execution skills
- Equally willing and able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Strategic perspective
- Able to work under pressure according to agreed timelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional work ethic and self-presentation
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Process validation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Process mapping
- Root-cause analysis
- Relationship building
- Improvement tracking
- Process development
Certification
WEMpower Asia Program: Leadership and influence, stakeholder engagement and effective communication – Sept2024
References
Renier, van Zyl, Production Manager, renier.vanzyl@bayer.com, (+61)0490749808, Bayer Crop Science
7. EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- Project management from engineering to execution
- System integration
- Liquid analysis measurement
- Sample system design
- Provide clients with engineering advice re. optimising of processes
- Experienced in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Timeline
Process Engineer
Bayer Crop Science
02.2022 - Current
Chemical Engineer (Technical Sales Support)
Industrial Precision Instruments
01.2019 - 03.2020
Chemical Engineer
Proconics (South Africa)
06.2017 - 10.2018
Design Engineer (Chemical)
Lazer Analytical (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa)
04.2015 - 06.2017
EIT (Engineer in Training)
Foskor (Pty) Ltd – Richards Bay (South Africa)
01.2015 - 04.2015
Engineering Student
Foskor (Pty) Ltd – Richards Bay (South Africa)
12.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical
North-West University
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