Kudakwashe Penyai

Company Overview: Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Mining, Wastewater

• Conducted comprehensive process audits on water treatment plants, identifying inefficiencies and recommending strategic improvements to optimise plant operations
• Developed and implemented water circulation process flow diagrams for industrial mine water treatment, ensuring compliance within international environmental standards
• Designed treatment solutions for industrial wastewater, incorporating advanced filtration and chemical treatment processes to meet regulatory discharge limits.
• Led the collaboration between environmental agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure all water treatment processes adhered to the latest environmental laws and best practices
• Optimised sludge management strategies for waste production and enhanced resource recovery, contributing to a 15% reduction in disposal costs.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process safety management protocols to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with ISO 14001 environmental management systems
• Evaluated overall product performance and advised on improvement strategies.

Company Overview: Process Engineering, Mining, Chemicals

• Led and mentored a team of junior process engineers, providing technical guidance in process design, plant commissioning, and hydraulic modelling for a 200TPD plant.
• Generated mass balance using process stimulation software to monitor plant performance.
• Designed and optimised process flow sheets, P&IDs, and instrumentation diagrams for large-scale water and wastewater treatment plants, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency
• Utilised Pipeflo software for designing pumping stations, calculating pressure losses, and selecting optimal pump configurations to improve system performance and reduce energy costs
• Developed comprehensive hydraulic design documents, ) and hydraulic simulations to optimise water flow and minimise pressure fluctuations
• Conducted in-depth HAZOP and risk assessments to ensure process safety compliance, mitigating potential operational hazards and improving plant reliability
• Led the implementation of process automation and control strategies using SCADA systems, improving data-driven decision-making and operational transparency
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce operational costs by 15% while enhancing process efficiency
• Provided technical expertise in the commissioning and startup of new plant facilities, ensuring all systems operated within design specifications and regulatory requirements.