Available Jobs at Samancor Chrome

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To safely maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• CUSTOMERS
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• BUSINESS PROCESSES
• Work execution:
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task List
• Do regular plant inspections
• Apply fault finding techniques
• Capture history & complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Specialist on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment, or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate Notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• Attend to breakdown quickly and safely
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root cause
• Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled to the Maintenance Specialist
• Change out item
• Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock
• Create reservation for rotable on PM Order
• Create subsequent notification
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag on the return item to rotable store
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area
• Handle loads by means of an overhead crane
• Lift and move loads by means of a forklift
• Perform standby duties (Own transport will be required)
• Work overtime as and when required

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 / N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric – 4 Technical/ Business subjects and 2 x language subjects
• Qualified Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment from date of obtaining Trade test certificate
• Valid Driver’s License (minimum Code 8/B)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Previous PSP working experience
• Computer Literacy (MS-Office)
• Computerised Maintenance Management System/ SAP Systems experience

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc and SAP)

Knowledge:

• Ferroalloy industry experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of Maintenance Artisan Fitter competencies within Pelletizing plant & heavy industrial environment
• Knowledge and understanding of fault-finding techniques

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist with safely crushing and screening final product. To inspect the plant and material for deviations, to take samples and to discharge bins onto the tractors on a shift basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• CUSTOMERS
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• BUSINESS PROCESSES 
• Crushing:
• Inspect plant during operation to ensure that conveyors and screens are not overloaded or damaged
• Inspect pre-break areas for quality and sizing
• Ensure material is stockpiled in the correct bunkers
• Ensure screen panels are in good condition for correct product sizing
• Ensure that material is crushed and screened to correct size
• Ensure that there are no excessive slag and/ or foreign objects in final product
• Take final product samples during crushing
• Collect crusher plant samples, submit and scan in at the Laboratory
• Monitor chips plant product bins and discharge onto tractor
• Temperature scanning of ingots
• Empty sample bins with Forklift
• Ensure conformance with quality and environmental standards
• Inspect crushed materials for quality deviations e.g., sizing and contamination
• Assist with crushing process where required
• Low Level Maintenance:
• Unblock blockages
• Ensure good housekeeping in the plant
• Inspect equipment for defects e.g., guarding, conveyors, screens, chutes and skirtings
• Operate the crane/ hoists - when required
• Reporting:
• Report material quality, sizing and plant performance to the Coordinator during shift
• General
• Work shifts
• Required to work overtime when needed
• Any other related tasks required for example: Ad hoc work with Crane / Forklift, Collections / deliveries from / to other departments, Ad hoc admin etc.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/ N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4 Technical/ Business subjects and 2 x language subjects)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience of the plant, raw and final materials
• Completion of Basic Production Skills Programme
• Valid driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8)
• Crane licence
• Forklift licence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, MES, LMS)
• Good Coordination Skills (Hand/eye and foot)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of product identification and quality

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To safely assist with maintaining and optimising low and high-level Plant Instrumentation. Assist with coordination and provide maintenance support in your responsible area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• CUSTOMERS
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• BUSINESS PROCESSES
• Work execution:
• Complete a risk assessment and obtain a work permit before task is performed
• Perform task as outlined in the work order and as per the detailed task list
• Perform work in a safe and reliable manner ensuring the highest level of workmanship
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standards
• Confirm work order with the correct time and all details to the required standards
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between instruction and the job requirements
• Calibration of all instrumentation equipment
• Instrumentation maintenance, installations, and commissioning
• Perform minor PLC program changes if required
• Work overtime as and when required
• Any other tasks required
•  Planning
• Apply fault finding techniques
• Conduct routine plant inspections
• Draw spares from stores if needed
• Create a notification on SAP, new or subsequent
• Provide correct feedback on SAP
• Provide weekly feedback and input to the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure proper planning of scheduled tasks
• Communicate all required spares and services to the Maintenance Planner and ensure all communication to be traceable
• Do daily confirmation on the SAP system of work performed
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications
• Support the Planning KPI’s by adhering to planning schedules
• Unplanned Interventions:
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• Attend to breakdown quickly and safely
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root cause
• Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled to the Maintenance Specialist
• Standby:
• Perform standby duties in designated area supported by a structured standby roster (own transport will be required)
• Report any bridging or plant stoppage during call outs immediately to the Senior standby
• Inform the Senior Standby should a call out extend longer than 1 hour
• Capture all data related to the call out to aid in determining the root cause in the form of a call out report to be distributed before you leave the site
• Communicate to the Senior Standby when work is completed before you leave the site
• Rotables Management
• Change out item
• Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock
• Create reservation for rotable on PM Order
• Create subsequent notification
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag on the return item to rotable store
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area
• Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Languages subjects)
• Qualified Instrumentation Trade Test certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment after completion of Trade Test
• Valid Driver’s license (minimum B/Code 8)
• Computer literacy (MS Office & SAP)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in Siemens PCS7 control systems
• Experience on Profibus and Ethernet networks
• Endress + Hauser Flow, Pressure and Level Field Transmitters
• TDC Load cell transmitters
• Belt Scales
• Siemens SIMOCODE 
• SAP System

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc, SAP)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of combustion burners
• Understanding the connection between PLC and SCADA systems
• Operation, programming and wiring of PLC systems
• Integration between Plant instrumentation and PLC systems
• Proper fault findings from the SCADA to plant equipment

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To perform Group, spend analysis, identify opportunities, implement initiatives to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership for assigned services and goods through tenders and contracts. To ensure optimal sourcing and timeous availability of quality goods and services to meet the Business Unit’s requirements 

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, 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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• PEOPLE 
• Manage the Section:
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• CUSTOMERS 
• Customer Relations:
• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
• Ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers
• Resolve customer queries / complaints
• Suppliers Relations:
• Maintain and improve relationships with Strategic and Critical Suppliers
• Liaise with Suppliers and deal with logistical and non-performance issues
• Monitor Supplier satisfaction
• Conduct monthly or quarterly meetings with strategic Suppliers
• Negotiate contracts in the best interest of the organisation
• Be the point of contact for all contract related matters as well as queries and concerns
• BUSINESS PROCESSES 
• Procurement
• Achieve agreed KPI targets
• Optimal procurement for the respective plant areas
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• Execution and adjudication of tenders and site meetings
• Expediting of open orders and RFQ’s
• Maintain and enforce internal control and procurement procedures
• Assist Accounts Payable Department with Invoice Queries
• Obtain savings through the procurement process
• Weekly buyer performance reporting
• Vendor Management:
• Manage all aspects of the vendor rationalization strategy within the service and/or goods category to support the business nationally, including vendor selection, compliance, and performance.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing the customer experience.
• Contract Management:
• Manage all contracts within the service and/or goods category across its lifecycle, including terminations, renewals, extensions, and re-assignments.
• Identify and manage risk to the business together with the cross-functional contracting team (Finance, Legal, Business Units, Maintenance Engineering)
• Innovation:
• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation
• Management support:
• Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.
• GROWTH
• Maintain Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Increase BEE spend
• Initiate Enterprise Development and Preferential Procurement opportunities
• SHAREHOLDER VALUE
• Financial Management:
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating and networking
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Background in Stock Material sourcing will be advantageous
• Work well under pressure 

Knowledge:

• Understanding and negotiations of commercial contracts
• Understanding and negotiations of Master Terms and Conditions
• Understanding of market dynamics of assigned category of services.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Policies and Procedures, Systems Analysis, Mathematics,
• Knowledge of Mining Charter, B-BBEE Act and the Code of Good Practise.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Mining and Smelting processes

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree in Financial Management, Law, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply - CIPS