Experience

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  Julius kruttschnitt minerals research centre

  Dec 2008 - Jan 2009

  Student researcher

  Researching the separation by hydrocyclone of mixtures of differing compositions made up of magnetite and limestone; working with analytical equipment and trouble-shooting methods for post-analysis

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  University of cape town

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Tutor

  Tutoring final-year, undergraduate chemical engineering students in process synthesis, equipment design and process control systemsTutoring 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate chemical engineering students in fluid flow, heat transport and separation processes

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  Lycopodium adp

  Jun 2012 - May 2016

  Process engineer

  Process engineering design of new process plants from concept stage through to implementation and commissioningEvaluation and optimisation of existing process plants to increase operational efficiencies, resulting in reduced costs and increased revenueDevelopment of mass balances, process simulation tools, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, design criteria, process reports, functional control specifications, mechanical equipment lists, piping and valve schedules, datasheetsTaking part in HAZOP studies and risk assessmentsMechanical equipment sizing and selection, factory acceptance testingCommunicating with and presenting to clientsLiaising with equipment suppliersTraining and mentoring junior process engineersCommissioning of minerals processing plants Show less

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  Lutra

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2022

  Process engineering design of water and wastewater treatment plants in New Zealand, Australia, and other countries, through the optimisation of existing plants and designing new plantsProviding clients with the most cost-effective, environmentally-sustainable and appropriate solutions for their needs, including master-planning, data analysis and advanced process controlImproving process operation and efficiency and ease of compliance-monitoring through the implementation and continuous development of smart controls, instrumentation and management tools, such as Infrastructure Data (http://www.infrastructuredata.co.nz/) Show less

  • Senior Process Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Safewater Product Manager

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Process Engineer

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Process Engineer

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Cardno

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Senior process engineer

  Process engineering in drinking-water and wastewater, and project management.

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  Stantec

  Mar 2023 - now

  Principal process engineer

  Process engineering, project technical support and project management support in the drinking-water and wastewater industries. My main focus is in drinking-water, from ground, surface and saline sources.