Lindumusa Mokoena

• Developed transferable frameworks in process optimization and compliance
suited to water treatment and mineral processing environments.
• Conducted routine plant monitoring across critical units, analysing
operational KPIs, yields, energy, and utility consumption to drive stability
and performance.
• Performed test runs and check runs in collaboration with Operations and
Laboratory teams to validate unit performance and troubleshoot deviations.
• Defined process optimization windows and identified marginal energy
improvements leading to a US$1.7M cost saving.
• Assisted in shutdown planning, equipment inspections, and start-up support,
ensuring alignment with process safety requirements.
• Supported catalyst performance monitoring and participated in technical
evaluations for chemical suppliers and plant trials.
• Led cross-discipline technical projects across process design, plant
modification, and commissioning.
• Spearheaded a ZAR50M project from concept to handover, delivering
US$3M/year cost reduction.
• Produced process documentation: mass & energy balances, equipment lists,
and control philosophies.
• Collaborated with vendors and clients to deliver technical support in
procurement and execution phases.
• Conducted training of junior engineers and plant operators, ensuring
operational readiness.

• Liaised with Inspection and Operations teams during field troubleshooting
and incident investigations, ensuring actions were aligned with process
engineering principles.
• Authored and revised operating procedures, including chemical cleaning and
decontamination workflows.
• Maintained up-to-date simulation models (PRO II) to represent real-time unit
behaviour and support optimization decisions.
• Developed process designs and conducted technical evaluations supporting
plant upgrades and debottlenecking.
• Facilitated HAZOP studies and led operations improvement projects that
improved profitability by 15%. Coordinated PFD/P&ID reviews, equipment specifications, and
commissioning procedures. Achieved 25% reduction in energy costs through effective project delivery.

• Maintained and calibrated process simulation models using PRO II and
PetroSIM to ensure alignment with plant performance.
• Participated in Technology Readiness Assessments (TRA) and feasibility
evaluations for new unit modifications and expansions.
• Supported Energy & Environmental Studies, including emissions analysis
and sustainability assessments.
• Designed tools for monitoring plant deviation trends (yields, energy
efficiency).
• Conducted HAZOPs, EIA participation, and incident investigations.
• Managed contractor studies and optimized refinery turnaround cycles (from
18 to 24 months, 25% profit increase).
• Authored operating manuals and contributed to functional specifications
during design phase.