I am an energetic individual who loves taking on new challenges. I am hard working and a team player. I enjoy the outdoors and exercise. In 2015 I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the North-West University of Potchefstroom. In 2018 I obtained a Bachelor of Engineering Honours Water Utilization Engineering degree at the University of Pretoria and in January 2020 I completed a GA Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from i-to-i Teach English Abroad. I have worked as a Metallurgy Professional in Training at Anglo American Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant for two consecutive years (03 Jan 2017 – 18 Jan 2019) where I gained direct experience in acid mine drainage water treatment. During this time, I also acted as the Process Support Officer at the water plant for three months. I have also worked as a Plant Foreman at a Thermal Coal Washing Plant (Anglo American Goedehoop South Plant) for six months where I assisted the Senior Plant Metallurgist in providing support and metallurgical advice to plant operations to achieve productivity objectives in terms of safety, plant operations and cost control. l enjoy living life to the fullest.
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Marco speaks Afrikaans and English
I completed a Metallurgy Professional in Training Program at Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant where I gained direct experience in acid mine drainage water treatment. During my training period I attended the following In-service Training Courses: • First Aid • Assertiveness • Troubleshooting • Business Preparedness Program • LIMN • Excel Level 3 • Operational Risk Management Process • Defensive driving I also acted as the Process Support Officer for three months which formed part of my training program. My duties and responsibilities included the following; • Risk and Safety Management • Production Monitoring and General Oversight • Research and Development • Technical Advice • Project Management • Contractor Management
Assisting the Senior Plant Metallurgist in providing support and metallurgical advice to plant operations to achieve productivity objectives in terms of Safety, Plant operations and Cost Control. Experience • Knowledge of Anglo Coal SA Practices, policies & procedures. • Knowledge of coal processing methodologies. • Knowledge of legislation relating to the mining industry. • An understanding of engineering principles and practices. • During my time at the company, I have also gained experience on pumps, cyclones, spirals, thickeners, clarifiers, dams, conveyor belts, crushers, screens, vibrator feeders and feed bins. Duties & Responsibilities • Manage and control product quality. • Control production processes by optimizing people, plant machinery and equipment. • Ensure Health and Safety policies and regulations are adhered to. • Compiling of Technical Reports & Risk Assessments. • Ensuring maintenance of equipment. • Scheduling deliveries and ordering of plant spares. • Quality testing in laboratory & interfacing with external laboratories. • Bulk material handling systems – Belt conveyors, Stackers and Reclaimers.
I achieved 85% for mathematics in matric and I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and an Honours degree in Water Utilization. I am fluent in written and spoken English and I have a good understanding of the subject terms and language of Mathematics.
Marco teaches Mathematics at High School level(s)