Erin Parenzee

Bulk Sanitation Process Technologist
Johannesburg, ZA

About

AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Waste Water Treatment Process Troubleshooting & Optimisation - Managing clients & expectations - Water Sampling & associated lab work - On-the-job technical training - Green Drop (South African standard of excellence for Waste water treatment works) Certification CORE COMPETENCIES - Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as lead & develop the team - Familiar with all SA related water legislation, as well as regulatory & compliance requirements of Waste Water Treatment Works - Able to provide expertise, advice and support for water sector needs - Advanced capabilities with the entire Microsoft suite A pragmatic approach to getting the required results - Building and maintaining strong & effective relationships with suppliers & customers PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Ability to inspire confidence and engage staff right across an organisation - Articulate, passionate and dynamic - Highly organised with good planning skills & ability to meet strict deadlines - Excellent written & oral communication skills with ability to clearly communicate ideas and results to non-technical people - Ability to work under pressure

Work Experience

Student Lab Assistant

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
Pretoria, South Africa

Supervised undergraduate tutorials, maintained lab cleanliness and inventory, prepared experiments, and performed instrument calibration and maintenance.

Water Pollution Control Officer

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SANITATION
May 2009 - Dec 2009
Gauteng, South Africa

Ensure water user compliance, facilitate water use licence processes, negotiate with water users, and conduct effluent sampling in Lower Klip River Catchment.

Waste Water Operations Process Controller

RAND WATER BOARD
Jan 2010 - Present
South Africa

Develop process control techniques, administer DWS Green Drop System, formulate training programmes, and prepare technical operational reports.

Process Technologist

RAND WATER BOARD
Jul 2016 - Present
South Africa

Provide business solutions to operational issues, optimize existing processes, and provide technical expertise to client and operational teams in wastewater treatment.

Education

Baccalaureus Technologiae: Water Care

Tshwane University of Technology
Present - 2009

National Diploma: Chemical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Present - 2005

Matriculation Exemption - Grade 12

Harold Cressy High School
Present - 1999

Languages

English - Native
English - Intermediate

Skills

Environment
Manufacturing

Sectors

Science & Technology
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