Delano Bornman
About Delano Bornman
Delano Bornman is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Prudentia Process Consulting in Brisbane, Australia. He has a strong background in chemical engineering, having worked with notable companies such as Hatch and Baker Hughes.
Work at Hatch
Delano Bornman has been employed at Hatch as a Process Engineer since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include delivering projects that range from options studies to detailed engineering and implementation. He has worked on projects involving various commodities, such as battery grade lithium, copper, zinc, and alumina. Prior to his current position, he served as a Graduate Process Engineer at Hatch for eight months in 2013.
Current Role at Prudentia Process Consulting
Since 2019, Delano Bornman has worked as a Process Engineer at Prudentia Process Consulting in the Brisbane Area, Australia. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of unit operations and process engineering to support various projects. His experience in the field has contributed to his effectiveness in managing complex engineering tasks.
Education and Expertise
Delano Bornman earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Queensland, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in hydrometallurgy and chemical process design. He possesses detailed knowledge in unit operations, including slurry pumping systems, tailings and water management, thickening, filtration, crystallisation, evaporation, leaching, and precipitation.
Professional Background
Delano Bornman has a diverse professional background in process engineering. He began his career as a Vacation Student - Chemical Engineer at Caltex Australia in 2011. He then worked as a Chemical Engineering Tutor at the University of Queensland from 2011 to 2013. After that, he joined Baker Hughes, a GE company, as a Field Engineer from 2013 to 2015, where he worked at the BP Bulwer Island Refinery. His varied experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the engineering field.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Delano Bornman has been involved in delivering projects that encompass a wide range of engineering tasks. His work includes conducting options studies and overseeing detailed engineering and implementation phases. He has contributed to projects across multiple commodities, including battery grade lithium, copper, zinc, and alumina, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in the field.