Experience

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  Sasol

  • South Africa
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Optimisation Scientist

    • Sep 2014 - Present

    Currently in a senior position, optimisation category, revise and develop methods, new lab techniques, process support, lab projects, plant simulations, ISO, method validation, chemistry applications, water, waste characterisation and environmental specialisation, catalysts and solids experience, microscopy, ecotoxicology, microbiology. More than 20 year wet-chemistry laboratory and linked process related experience. Set myself high standards, targets and achievables. I try exceeding expectations and strive towards exceptional performance. I also take customer focus and delightment as important aspects of my daily commitments. Preventative and corrective actions are part and parcel of my approach towards sustainable improvements. I also take both the holistic and critical focusses/ approaches in my daily activities.I do have a good understanding of technical laboratory managment and all the related aspects including current GLP, method validations, ISO, laboratory safety, laboratory infrastructure, laboratory imformation managment, training, laboratory procedures, wet-chemistry techniques in general, waste management, key performance aspects, networking, continious improvements, internal auditing, plant support etc.I grasp practical analytical methodology very quickly, focus on a good understanding of the details. Holistically I linked this with the associated systems and traceability aspects. Therefore I do enjoy problem solving & root cause analysis as part of taking ownership of a project or method of analysis...

  • Scientist

    • Jul 2004 - Aug 2014

    Revise and develop methods, new lab techniques, process support, lab projects, plant simulations, ISO, method validation, chemistry applications, water, waste characterisation and environmental specialisation, catalysts and solids experience, microscopy, ecotoxicology, microbiology . Major work achievements included the start-up of a Waste Recycling Facility laboratory in 2006 as well as the analytical and technical improvements to our Water laboratory since 2007. Current analytical technology projects for the factory is also high on the agenda... Analytical experiences with analyses, methods and techniques related to processes like refineries, gasification, catalysis, solvents, Fischer-Tropsch, oil / tribological process methods, water processes e.g. Bio-works water recovery, Steam, Boiler Feed, Desalination, Anaerobic digestion, Water-Ash handling, River and Mining waters.

  • Laboratory Analyst

    • May 1995 - Jun 2004

    Laboratory Analyst in Sasol Process Laboratory, up to Principal Analyst. During my last years in this laboratory I assisted in introductionary technical evaluation of methods. This was also the time my technical foundation was set as well to start understanding ISO systems integrated with laboratory functions. Analytical experiences with analyses, methods and techniques related to processes like refineries, gasification, catalysis, solvents, Fischer-Tropsch...