Xander Viljoen, Safripol Operations Technologist (Operations/Planning Manager)

Xander Viljoen

Safripol Operations Technologist (Operations/Planning Manager)

Safripol

Lieu
Afrique du Sud - Boksburg
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Mechanical Engineering Diploma
Expérience
3 years, 5 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :3 years, 5 Mois

Safripol Operations Technologist (Operations/Planning Manager) à Safripol
  • Afrique du Sud
  • Je travaille ici depuis janvier 2021

Overview: Full responsibility for site air process section comprised of 3 Atlas Air Compressors and 4 Desiccant Dryer, as well as a Closed Loop Demin Water Cooling System for the compressors. I conduct full theory and practical training and assessments for all personnel on the mixing area (raw materials and e-tools), Theory/Practical Polypropylene/HDPE training on ZSK 170's and ZSK 300 Polymer extruders, DCS training on Yokogawa Control System for board technicians, and I also conduct monthly raw material stock take, tracking and reporting of plant scrap and start up material.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the added value of the work request
• Determine if the requested work can be performed within the plant / department. If it is a maintenance job route the work to maintenance for coordination and execution.
• Ensure the Management of Change process has been followed.
• Ensure scope is complete and minimum work order requirements are met.
• Informs and coach the originator of a work request if rejected.
• Prioritize the work request using knowledge of plant's / department physical condition, the PPM program and budgetary constraints.
• Manage the Maintenance Active Backlog.
• Review work status with service providers and originators and adjust schedule as required.
• Actively participate in the schedule update meetings.
• Decide which jobs are to be included in the schedule.
• Communicate schedule to plant/department personnel for equipment preparation.
• Ensure that the work process is followed.
• Collect process data for improvement purposes.
• Measure Active Backlog status (weekly)
• Measure effectiveness of work requests
• Coach Operate Plant personnel to obtain 'value added' work requests
• Technical / process subject matter resource in the individual's area of expertise.
• Coaches Plant personnel to resolve technical Operate Plant issues.
• Performs or assist in process related Root Cause or failure analysis.
• Enhances front line skills and knowledge through coaching on process, equipment, engineering, etc.
• Identifies areas for improvement and network with technical resources that are identifying Most Effective Technology.
• Creates leads and, assists improvement teams, and performs work with Expertise Centers on issues relating to their area of expertise. (i.e. work with reliability engineer to resolve mechanical reliability issues.)
• Participates as required in audits, customer visits, provide support to address and resolve customer needs.
• Works with Process Engineer role to identify permanent plant process changes
• Procedure Coordinator and owner of all procedures for operation area's
• Coordination of Maintenance and Operational activities regarding equipment repairs
• Start up and Shut Down Coordination
• Do standby duties as per standby schedule

Chemical Process Technician à Safripol
  • Afrique du Sud
  • janvier 2011 à décembre 2020

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate an assigned portion of the process unit, including utility areas, PP mixing, PP extrusion, PP extrusion DCS: either manually of through automatic control, complying with safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and log daily round sheets to make necessary adjustments and safely maintain production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and/or process problems in order to identify needed corrections or improvements.
• Start up and shuts down chemical process equipment according to established practices and procedures in order to begin or cease production in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Ensure smooth operation of day-to-day activity and perform ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
• Issuing safe-work permits for various jobs.
• Completed yokogawa DCS training.
• A Shift Senior.
• Crisis and response leader (shifts).
• Extruder machine setter.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Mechanical Engineering Diploma
  • à Intec
  • décembre 2027

Specialties & Skills

Management
Logistics
operations
Maintenance
Planning
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
CHEMICAL PROCESS
CLOSED LOOP
COMPRESSORS
E-TOOLS
MANAGEMENT
RELIABILITY
WATER COOLING
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

1 Had appropriate training only (Certificat)
2010 HTS Sasolburg Senior Certificate (Certificat)
2011 CHIETA National Certificate Chemical Operations (Certificat)
2012 current Tussche Training Consultants Forklift License (Certificat)
2013 Safripol Safe work Permit training (Certificat)
Short Learning Program (Certificat)
Safety OHS Act for Leaders Course (Certificat)
Short Learning Program (Certificat)
Short Learning Program (Certificat)
2022 Maccauvlei Learning Academy Assertiveness Program (Certificat)
2023 ETDP SETA Assessor Workshop (Certificat)
Short Learning Program (Certificat)
Auditor ISO 9001 2015 ISO 14001 2015 (Certificat)
Short Learning Program (Certificat)
9001 2015 ISO 14001 2015 and ISO (Certificat)

Loisirs

  • Gym & Fitness