Jason Shikongo

• Exceeded sales targets for hydrological, laboratory, and mining equipment.
• Led installation and rehabilitation of HYCOS Data Collection Platform (DCP) equipment across five regions for ministry of Agriculture, enhancing hydrological monitoring and data reliability.
• Provided comprehensive water treatment solutions and client support.
• Proactively managed water system corrosion, scaling, and microbial growth mitigation (boilers, cooling towers, RO plants).
• Optimized chemical inventory and consumption through data analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Ensured optimal chemical residual levels and passivation.
• Supervised preventative maintenance (membranes, filters, pumps, PVC piping).
• Performed quality control (titration) of hazardous chemicals.
• Conducted on-site water analysis (flocculation tests) and provided tailored chemical solutions for mine slurry purification.
• Successfully managed temporary team of 5 at Dundee, maintaining cooling towers, RO plant, furnace cooling shells, and closed-loop water pipes.

• Spearheaded daily supervision of analytical tasks, ensuring precision and accuracy in laboratory operations.
• Pioneered development and execution of advanced analytical and instrumental methodologies to enhance testing capabilities.
• Championed data management initiatives, leveraging insights to drive DCS for optimal plant efficiency.
• Conducted innovative research experiments aimed at refining laboratory processes and facilitating plant optimization.
• Managed lab equipment maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Enhanced data accuracy with meticulous record management system.
• Introduced new technologies into lab, improving operational effectiveness.

• Conducted comprehensive water quality analyses (drinking, borehole, surface, waste, industrial effluent) applying standard laboratory testing protocols.
• Performed quality control analyses on hazardous chemicals (Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulphatic Acid) via titration, ensuring client-ready product safety.
• Successfully marketed and demonstrated laboratory equipment, conducting on-site analyses and trials across Namibia's mining and water treatment sectors.
• Calibrated laboratory equipment to achieve accurate test results.
• Optimised storage practices for specimens, thereby preserving their integrity for longer periods.
• Prepared and sterilised lab equipment, ensuring all instruments were ready for use.
• Maintained a clean and hygienic work area, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

Assisted senior engineers with complex projects, gained valuable industry insights.

• Conducted risk assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Conducted comprehensive research to optimise product quality.
• Increased laboratory efficiency by conducting routine chemical analyses.
• Conducted research at processing plant focused on cyclone efficiency determination.
• Supported studies on re-leaching of nickel and copper from raw materials.
• Performed mass balance and energy balance calculations to support process analysis and optimization.
• Participated actively in staff meetings, contributed innovative ideas.
• Performed equipment maintenance tasks, ensured smooth operations.
• Enhanced understanding of chemical engineering principles through hands-on experience.