Khulisiwe Prisca Ximba
@khulisiwepriscaximba
Chemical engineer focused on continuous improvement, process optimisation, and reliable operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a chemical engineering graduate with a strong focus on continuous improvement, process optimisation, and delivering reliable plant operations. I thrive under pressure, am goal-driven and people-orientated, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and elevate team performance.
In my roles I have supported process engineers, updated P&IDs to reflect real-time field modifications, produced technical reports, and performed equipment monitoring and sample analysis. I have experience in both bleaching and chemical plant operations and in operating continuous liquid-liquid and liquid-gas separation processes for furfural production.
I consistently contribute to safe, high-quality production by managing start-up and shutdown procedures, maintaining continuous operation of machinery, and collaborating across functions to meet project goals and quality specifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pilot Plant Operator
Sappi Saiccor Mill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Operated pilot-scale furfural production, managed daily start-up/shutdown and continuous operations, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and ensured product specifications and quality control were met.
Process Technician Trainee
Sappi Saiccor Mill
Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 (11 months)
Assisted process engineers across bleaching and chemical plants, resolved critical process issues, updated P&IDs for field modifications, and produced equipment monitoring and technical reports to improve plant reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mangosuthu University of Technology
National Diploma, Chemical Engineering
2015 - 2019
Completed a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering at Mangosuthu University of Technology from June 2015 to June 2019.
Dilizela High School
National Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education
2009 - 2013
Completed Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) at Dilizela High School from 2009 to 2013.
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