SHALIA PERUMAL
Greenville
Summary
- Results-oriented Chemical Engineer with proven expertise in project management consulting and large-scale EPCM projects.
- Skilled in techno-economic analysis, project execution, and strategic problem-solving for complex, global initiatives.
- Proficient in data visualization and analytics to drive informed decision-making. Dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls Specialist II - Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences
Fluor Corporation
Greenville
08.2025 - Current
- Managed cost control and forecasting for multi-year Food & Beverage program across North America.
Sales Coordinator - Global Metals & Fertilizers
Fluor Corporation
Greenville
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated global sales operations for Metals & Fertilizers business line.
- Supported pursuit process for EPCM projects in Aluminum, Steel, and Critical Minerals sectors.
Process / Specialty Engineer II
Fluor Corporation
Greenville
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided comprehensive process engineering support for definitive feasibility study in major lithium processing in Europe
Sales Specialist - Mining & Metals
Fluor Corporation
Johannesburg
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Business development for mining projects in Africa, primarily in platinum, copper, and diamond sectors.
- Developed technical proposals and pricing strategies to secure EPC contracts, while coordinating with engineering teams to align project scope with client requirements.
Assistant Process Engineer
DRA Global
Johannesburg
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed field secondment at platinum processing facility, aiding commissioning and troubleshooting efforts.
Junior Proposals Engineer
DRA Global
Johannesburg
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed technical and commercial proposals for mining and mineral processing projects across Africa.
- Maintained internal benchmarking databases to support competitive bidding processes.
Graduate Engineering Trainee
NCS Resins (Pty) Ltd.
Durban
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted lab-scale formulation testing for resin products as Engineer-in-Training on R&D team.
- Applied process engineering principles to design experiments and analyze results.
Vacation Student
ND Engineering and Maintenance Services (Pty) Ltd
Durban
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in estimating for steel fabrication projects through material take-offs, interpretation of engineering and fabrication drawings, and development of quantity and cost inputs for bids and early execution planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa12.2018
Skills
- Power BI and Excel
- VBA and macros
- Salesforce and SAP
- Process optimization
- Financial modeling
Personal Information
Title: Chemical / Process Engineer
Languages
- English, Native
- Afrikaans, Advanced
Timeline
Project Controls Specialist II - Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences
Fluor Corporation
08.2025 - Current
Sales Coordinator - Global Metals & Fertilizers
Fluor Corporation
02.2024 - 08.2025
Process / Specialty Engineer II
Fluor Corporation
11.2023 - 02.2024
Sales Specialist - Mining & Metals
Fluor Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Process Engineer
DRA Global
08.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Proposals Engineer
DRA Global
08.2019 - 08.2021
Graduate Engineering Trainee
NCS Resins (Pty) Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2019
Vacation Student
ND Engineering and Maintenance Services (Pty) Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal