Thabang Lejakane

Experience

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  Buckman Laboratories

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2012

  Technical Sales Representative

  I was Responsible for Water Treatment and Performance Chemicals (Polymerisation inhibitors, Furnace anti-coking, Defoamers) applications. Some roles and responsibilities included but not limited to the following:Ensuring safe operation and business continuity – Logistics – Chemical inventory control – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updating & development – Conducting Hazard & Operability (HAZOP) studies – Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Training – Technical reports and presentations. Some of the projects i undertook and worked on are:A. Continuous Improvement Projects: I undertook various projects that improved operational efficiency for the company and the client which translated to financial benefits. B. Business Development: I created business opportunities for the company in Toyota Manufacturing Facility in Durban and PetroSA in Mossel Bay while still based in Secunda.C. Heat Exchange Management Program (HEMP): I improved the efficiency of HEMP and grew the business. D. Water and Energy Audit: I worked on Water and Energy audits with a team of Specialist for Volkswagen South Africa facility in Port Elizabeth and Rainbow Chicken in Durban. Show less

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  Buckman

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Senior Technical Sales Representative

  I managed water treatment and performance chemicals accounts for Ethylene and Refinery plants. Some of the responsibilities among others included:Contracts Management – Risk Management – Business Strategy Development – Business Development – Projects Planning – Research – Technical Support – Reports – Training – Presentations – Talent Management for my direct reports – Mentoring and Coaching.Some of the projects i undertook and worked are as listed below:A. Heat Exchanger Management Program Growth StrategyB. Sasol complex Water Balance and C. Octane and Refinery water treatment Dosing Optimisation.D. Launch of the Buckman Engineering Tools Show less

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  Ion Exchange Safic

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Senior Sales Executive

  I was responsible for Business Development in the Heavy industry and to support middle industry business development efforts. Some of the responsibilities included among others:Preparation of Techno-Commercial proposals/tenders Promoting and Marketing the company in Conferences and Exhibitions Supporting junior staff, other departments and field personnel.During my time in the company, I performed the following:Business Development: I represented the company in two exhibitions locally and in Botswana. I Developed and presented a Growth Strategy to the Company Board for heavy and middle industry.Technical Support: I supported middle industry with undertaking Capability Presentations, Customer Plant Surveys, Trials, Laboratory analysis. I mentored junior sales personnel Show less

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  Eskom

  Mar 2014 - May 2016

  System Engineer

  My current roles and responsibilities include include among others:Manage plant modificationManage Engineering Projects Provide technical advice and assistance Optimize allocated plant Identify and resolve problematic plant issues. I am responsible for the following Systems: 1-Compressed Air System. 2-Nitrogen Plant. 3-Hydrogen Plant. 4-HVAC. 5-Sewage Treatment Plant6-Waste Water Treatment PlantI have developed the following for allocated systems; Maintenance Execution Strategy (MES) – Spares Strategy – Operating Technical Specification (OTS) – Operating and Control Philosophy (OCP) – Life of Plant Plan (Life Cycle Management.) – Technical Plan – Scope of Work development for maintenance Contracts – Operator Training and Assessment. I have provide technical support to various assignments and projects within Kusile power station project and Eskom. This includes among others, Engineering Design, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance. I mentor vacation students, Engineers in Training and Junior engineers. Show less

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  Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  Jun 2016 - now

  I was seconded to the Group Capital Division for the period. - I resolved construction information request from contractors to ensure the sections of the plant are constructed as per the design and minimise delays and early warning claims in the process.- I successfully project managed, on time the reinstallation of a 27 km raw water pipeline cathodic protection to the power station.- Reviewed and coordinated the review of Operating and Maintenance manuals for the Balance of Plant Low Pressure Services.- Reviewed off-site a and on-site data books while ensuring compliance to User Requirements Specification, Manufacturing codes, Legislation (Pressure Equipment Regulations), etc. Show less

  • System Engineer

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2016