LEONARDO ENGLISH
Windhoek
Summary
Highly driven Process Engineer, ready to take on new challenges and help develop creative solutions. Possess a solid background in the foundational knowledge of Chemical Engineering principles along with an ability of quick adaptation and learning. Searching for an opportunity that will allow me to use my strong work ethic and passion for learning, to support a team and progress my professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Chemical Engineer
HEPWater (Heat Exchange Products) (PTY) LTD
11.2024 - Current
- Project Management: Worked on a variety of projects from planning and designing of water and wastewater treatment plants, where I developed and submitted technical proposals and quotations, strengthening my ability to communicate complex engineering solutions clearly and effectively
- Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provided engineering support for water treatment plants, and cooling towers, on client sites, assisting with plant optimization, troubleshooting, and implementing effective solutions
- Engineering Design & Drafting: Gained hands-on experience in drafting engineering drawings using CAD, improving my technical design capabilities
- Client Interaction & Technical Advisory: Regularly interacted with clients to provide technical support and guidance on product offerings, refining my ability to build strong professional relationships
Process/Research Engineer Intern
Windhoek Goreangab Operating Company (PTY) LTD
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Water Quality Monitoring & Optimization: Conducted continuous sampling and analysis to ensure compliance with quality standards, utilizing SCADA data and lab confirmation for proactive troubleshooting and process optimization.
- Hands-On Plant Maintenance & Improvement: Helped in performing plant maintenance during shutdown and assisting during filter backwashing and activated carbon replacement, to uphold operational efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Assisted with troubleshooting in case of spikes of filter parameters
- Technical Expertise & Data Collection: Participated in membrane integrity testing and assisted in sample collection for external lab analysis
- Equipment Inspection and Calibration: Conducted daily plant inspections and equipment calibration to maintain accurate operational data
Chemical Engineer Intern
Ohorongo Cement (PTY) LTD
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collected and analysed charcoal and woodchip samples using a riffle splitter, contributing to fuel quality assessments at Ohorongo Cement
- Performed belt cutting sampling of gypsum and other raw materials, ensuring accurate representation for further analysis
- Supported open pit blasting preparations by charging materials, facilitating the efficient collection of raw materials for cement production
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
04.2024
National Certificate -
DAWID BEZUIDENHOUT HIGH SCHOOL
11-2017
Skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Computer Literate
- Highly adaptable
- Time management
- Highly organized
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Python programming
- Project management
- Research and analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Mr. Francois Noelle
Production Engineer at:
Ohorongo Cement
Cellphone: +264 81 724 3265
Email:noelle.francois@ohorongo-cement.com
Ms. Kemi Jegede
Lecturer at:
The Namibia University of Science and Technology
Office Phone: +264 83 207 2458
Email: kjegede@nust.na
Mr. Siegfried Muller
Maintenance Engineer at:
Windhoek Goreangab Operating Company (PTY) LTD
Office Phone: +264 81 128 2603
Email: sigi@wingoc.com.na
Timeline
Junior Chemical Engineer
HEPWater (Heat Exchange Products) (PTY) LTD
11.2024 - Current
Process/Research Engineer Intern
Windhoek Goreangab Operating Company (PTY) LTD
03.2024 - 09.2024
Chemical Engineer Intern
Ohorongo Cement (PTY) LTD
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
National Certificate -
DAWID BEZUIDENHOUT HIGH SCHOOL
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