Joshua De Jong
About Joshua De Jong
Joshua De Jong is a Process Control Engineer with extensive experience in the industrial sector, currently working at Hatch in Perth, Australia, and at Koniambo Nickel SAS in New Caledonia. He has a strong background in functional safety, advanced process control, and process optimization, supported by degrees in Business Administration and Electrical Engineering from Curtin University.
Work at Hatch
Joshua De Jong has served as a Process Control Engineer at Hatch since 2007, contributing to the company's operations in Perth, Australia. His role involves overseeing and optimizing process control systems, ensuring that industrial processes operate efficiently and safely. With over 17 years of experience at Hatch, he has gained significant expertise in various aspects of process control engineering.
Current Role at Koniambo Nickel SAS
Since 2012, Joshua De Jong has also held the position of Process Control Engineer and Commissioning Team Leader at Koniambo Nickel SAS in Vavoutu, New Caledonia. In this capacity, he has been involved in the Koniambo Nickel Smelter Project, a major industrial initiative. His responsibilities include leading commissioning efforts and ensuring the effective implementation of process control strategies.
Previous Experience at BHP Billiton
Joshua De Jong worked as a Process Control Engineer at BHP Billiton from 2010 to 2012 in Western Australia. His tenure included two years of experience focused on enhancing process control systems within the organization. This role contributed to his development in the field of process engineering and safety protocols.
Education and Expertise
Joshua De Jong studied at Curtin University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering between 2002 and 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both business and engineering principles. He possesses expertise in Functional Safety - SIS, Advanced Process Control, and Process Optimization, which are essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of industrial operations.
Career Background
Joshua De Jong's career includes various engineering roles prior to his current positions. He served as a Lead Electrical Engineer and Site Team Leader at Power and Water Corporation in 2010, and as an Electrical Engineer at Rio Tinto in 2009. Additionally, he worked as an Area Electrical Engineer at Alcoa from 2007 to 2008. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in electrical and process engineering.