Current Openings at Samancor Chrome

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous 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.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards, policies and procedures.
• 5S Management

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• 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 complete 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
• 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/Telescopic Boom handler
• Perform standby duties (Own transport will be required)
• Work overtime as and when required
• Any other tasks required

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results orientation
• Operational problem solving & decision making
• Work standards
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication (English written & verbal)
• Flexibility
• Contributing to team success
• Business understanding
• Adhering to values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy
• Basic Rigging 

Knowledge:

• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Read and Interpret drawings

Requirements
Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12/N3
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years’ relevant experience
• Valid Drivers License

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To maintain and optimise low- and high-level instrumentation, control equipment and systems. Coordinate and manage support and activities in responsible area.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous 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.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction as specified
• Understand how the operation works and the effect of the instrumentation on its deliverables and the way it operates and vice-a-versa
• Execute work autonomously in designated plate areas of responsibility
• Take full responsibility in delivering excellence
• Conduct regular schedule plant inspections
• Provide feedback to operational and maintenance personnel in designated plant areas after completion of required tasks
• Attend designated plant areas production and maintenance meetings
• Continuous improvement around instrumentation in assigned plant area
• Identify and register improvement projects

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

• Planning
• Provide weekly feedback and input to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor to ensure proper planning of scheduled tasks
• Communicate all required spares and services to the Instrumentation Maintenance Planner, all communication to be traceable
• Do daily confirmations on the SAP system of work performed.
• Work Execution
• Complete a risk assessment and obtain a work permit before a task is performed
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per detailed Task List
• Capture history and 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 Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor 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 to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications
• Standby
• Perform standby duties on designated areas from time to time
• Report any bridging or plant stoppages during call outs immediately to the Instrumentation Senior Standby
• Inform the Instrumentation Senior standby should a call out extend longer than 3 hours
• 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 Instrumentation Senior standby when work is completed before you leave the site

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chrome Doc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Continuously improve technical ability and skills through in house training and keep abreast with new technology implemented by the Instrumentation department
• Attending specific coursed as required

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of PLC related automation principles and software packages
• Keep abreast with new industry technology and innovations
• Obtain and maintain the required tertiary qualifications

Key customers:

• Plants, Maintenance Department

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Higher Certificate (NQF 5) – Studying towards a Higher Certificate or National Diploma (Internal Candidates) 
• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Higher Certificate (NQF 5) (External Candidates)
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years relevant experience

Additional qualifications:

• Computer Literate
• SAP
• PLC Training and experience