Process Specialist (Witbank) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the Production Superintendent in managing plant operations in an effective and efficient manner ensuring sustainable operations complying with SHEQ, cost and volume targets through the utilization and provision of capable employees, equipment and resources. In addition, the Process Specialist needs to be the continuous improvement driver of the Metallurgical process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations and implementing projects in a safe manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Identify and assess issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial risk, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Customers:

• Define critical process control parameters and implement a system for continuous monitoring, measurement and management of these parameters to ensure that required process quality is maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and manage monthly SLA measurement and discussions with internal customers production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

Business Processes:

• Develop, review and implement a process management strategy
• Compile and control process budgets
• Investigate failures and implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Manage process quality
• Update GSAP Master Data
• Define, track, report and manage critical metallurgical measures/parameters
• Drive and manage Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives 
• Manage capital and improvement projects
• Manage and control process related shutdown activities
• Process data analysis and process optimisation
• Implement a system to monitor and track notification
• Benchmarking within industry and other SCR pelletising plant 
• Manage 5S system

Growth:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising and Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Adhering to Values

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GSAP/HRSAP/IMS/MES/HQMS/EBMS/SCADA beneficial
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Time and priority management
• Problem s olving
• Performance management skills
• Motivational skills
• Change management
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to understand processes and problems on an operational as well as strategic level
• Ability to manage costs and budget

Knowledge:

• Process understanding of the Pelletizing and Sintering Process
• Knowledge of typical equipment used in the Pelletizing and Sintering Process
• Understanding of Metallurgy and Mass Balances
• Knowledge of Refractories will be beneficial
• Knowledge of comminution principles and theory will be beneficial
• Knowledge of applicable SHE legislation and standards
• Knowledge of employment law/BCEA
• Basic engineering or technical understanding
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc. Eng. Degree or N Diploma.
• 4 years’ relevant experience in the heavy industry, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience.

Closing Date: 7 July 2024