Owen Lekhuleni
About Owen Lekhuleni
Owen Lekhuleni is a Senior Maintenance Engineer currently employed at Tronox in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has extensive experience in maintenance and engineering roles, having previously worked at Lafarge, Imerys, Anglo American, and Johnson Matthey.
Work at Tronox
Owen Lekhuleni has been employed at Tronox as a Senior Maintenance Engineer since 2021. His role involves overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the reliability of equipment and systems in the KwaZulu-Natal facility. His experience in maintenance engineering contributes to the efficiency and safety of the operations at Tronox.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Maintenance
Before joining Tronox, Owen Lekhuleni held various positions in engineering and maintenance. He served as Maintenance Manager at Lafarge for nine months in 2017, where he focused on maintenance strategies. Following that, he worked at Imerys as Engineering & Maintenance Manager from 2018 to 2021, managing engineering projects and maintenance teams in Burgersfort. He also worked at Anglo American as a Junior Engineer from 2012 to 2015, gaining foundational engineering experience.
Education and Expertise
Owen Lekhuleni obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role and previous positions. Additionally, he completed his Matric at Khutsalani High, focusing on Maths and Science from 2003 to 2007.
Career Progression
Owen Lekhuleni's career began as a Junior Engineer at Anglo American, where he worked from 2012 to 2015. He then advanced to the role of Senior Compliance Officer at Johnson Matthey from 2015 to 2017. Following this, he became the Planned Maintenance Superintendent at Johnson Matthey for a brief period in 2017. His career trajectory reflects a consistent advancement in responsibilities and expertise within the engineering and maintenance sectors.