About

Experienced process engineer with more than six years in process engineering, plant operations and maintenance in the pulp and paper, chemical, water and wastewater industry. Excellent reputation in problem solving, leadership,communicate effectively and work well in multi-disciplinary teams

Skills

  • Commissioning
  • Process Design
  • MS Word
  • Leadership & Project Management
  • English
    9
  • IsiZulu
    10

Experience

Bonginkosi Ndwandwe

Education
  • February, 2020 - December, 2021
  • Fulltime
  • Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bonginkosi Ndwandwe

Work experience
  • Project design and development of wastewater collection system
  • Created PFD and P&ID, performed material and energy balances for the wastewater collection system, and entailed pipeline, pump, and tank designs.
  • Improved the control philosophy for the testing of water treatment technologies to reduce water losses.
  • Developed operating procedures during design and operating phases, including start-up, shut-down, and emergency.
  • Led HAZOP studies to ensure operations were executed safely.
  • Reviewed and enforced safety, environmental and health protocols to ensure no public harm.
  • Identified problems, researched and developed solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Evaluated environmental regulations aspects related to process performances.
  • Presented feedback on engineering field testing in weekly/monthly progress meetings.
  • Prepared technical reports and presentations on the progress of the testing of the technologies.
  • Communicated with the multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, laboratory and operations teams.

Bonginkosi Ndwandwe

Work experience
  • Process plant troubleshooting of the demineralization, brine treatment, and sulphur dioxide plant.
  • Improved control philosophy of the water system design to reduce operational costs of the business.
  • Liaised with engineering contractors regarding quotations and technical specifications.
  • Reviewed and updated engineering drawings as per manufacturer specifications.
  • Provided technical expertise, leadership, and direction to various work groups.
  • Interacted with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers to improve process safety and operation.
  • Carried out production standby duties by leading the production team to ensure minimal process downtimes.
  • Developed start-up and standard operating procedures for SO2, NaOH, NaCl, and Ca(OH)2 plants.
  • Investigated plant-related incidents and placed corrective measures that comply with safety, environmental and health regulations.
  • Investigated process inefficiencies and synthesized solutions by conducting pilot plant experiments.
  • Attended safety meetings and participated in HAZOP studies for the new process plant.
  • Updated Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Coordinated an R2M CAPEX project for process improvements and optimization

Bonginkosi Ndwandwe

Education
  • February, 2008 - December, 2012
  • Fulltime
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bonginkosi Ndwandwe

Education
  • January, 2007 - December, 2007
  • Fulltime
  • Mathematics and Sciences

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