Joel Swafo
About Joel Swafo
Joel Swafo is a Plant Foreman at Glencore in Baar, Zug, Switzerland, with over a decade of experience in the role. He has a background in chemical engineering and has held various positions within Glencore and Basf, demonstrating expertise in managing coal processing and quality control.
Work at Glencore
Joel Swafo has been employed at Glencore since 2009, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as Plant Foreman, a role he has occupied since 2014. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Analyst from 2009 to 2012 and as Plant Foreman-act for a brief period in 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he was involved in Process Quality Control for seven months in 2013. All his roles at Glencore were based in Baar, Zug, Switzerland.
Education and Expertise
Joel Swafo studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg from 2002 to 2005. He completed his secondary education at Selatole High School from 1996 to 2000. His expertise includes managing the Run of Mine (ROM) process, particularly in the raw coal section, crushing plant, finished product, dump area, and plant section. He also possesses specialized skills in laboratory instrumentation related to coal plant processes.
Background
Before joining Glencore, Joel Swafo worked at Basf in Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. He served as a Plant Operator from 2004 to 2006 and later as a Quality Control Technician from 2006 to 2009. His experience at Basf provided him with foundational skills in plant operations and quality control, which he later applied in his roles at Glencore.
Leadership and Management Skills
Joel Swafo demonstrates strong leadership abilities in managing personnel within the plant environment. His experience in various roles at Glencore has equipped him with the skills necessary to oversee operations effectively and manage teams in a high-pressure setting.