Current Opportunities at Samancor Chrome

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Oversee:

• Lamp charging, issue of lamps, Self-Contain Self Rescue and Gas Instruments;
• Checking for damages;
• Cleanliness of Lamproom and lamp charging racks; and
• Allocation of cap lamps, Self-Contained Self Rescuers (SCSR’S) and gas testing instrumentation.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Identification of units to be repaired and calibrated
• Repairing and Calibration of Flammable Gas Monitoring and Measuring Devices
• Identification of units to be repaired by OEM
• Maintain and repair calibration equipment.

Record keeping and reporting

• Report to the Ventilation Specialist daily
• Submit a monthly written report to the Ventilation Specialist regarding the status of equipment kept in the Lamproom
• Ensure records are kept of specific individuals to whom equipment is issued in order that the user can be identified from the records at any time. These records must also indicate the history of the instrument issued i.e. repairs done; change of batteries, spares fitted, and changes in allocation and calibration history
• Ensure control sheets of gas monitoring/measuring devices not collected or retrieved are submitted to the Ventilation Specialist and Section Managers daily
• Submit DME reports in accordance with approved Code of Practice regarding status of Self Contained Self Rescuers
• Ensure that the Lamproom notice board has all relevant documentation as per Code of Practice
• Burn down of all Cap lamps and Gas Instruments
• Shift Clearance.

Planning

• Maintain suitable stock levels of spares for monthly repairs and maintenance
• Develop a system as to ensure the availability of sufficient gas detection instrumentation, portable lamps and SCSR units
• Develop a system to ensure the availability of calibration gas at all Lamprooms
• Ensure adequate, suitably qualified, personnel are available on all shifts to ensure proper functioning of the Lamproom.

Budget Control

• Ensure that the monthly budget allocated to the Lamproom is monitored
• Ensure statistics are kept of repair costs to each individual instrument kept in the Lamproom
• Ensure orders are placed for required spares
• Ensure orders are placed for service contracts of OEM for repairs and maintenance done by them
• Ensure orders are placed and followed up to delivery for SCSR units to be batch tested by the CSIR
• Ensure orders are placed and followed up to delivery for replacement and new instruments
• Ensure orders are placed and followed up to delivery for the required calibration gases.

Training

• In consultation with OEM’s develop training manuals for all gas measuring/warning devices in compliance with approved Lamproom Code of Practice
• Ensure training is in line with advanced training provided by OEM for his level of electronic repairs allowed
• Ensure that sub-ordinates stay in line with training provided by OEM for their level of repairs allowed
• Ensures that Training Centre personnel are effectively trained in the use of all gas monitoring devices and Self Contained Self Rescuers
• Provides on-site training to employees in cases where specialised equipment is introduced.

Supervision

Supervise all Lamproom personnel with regards to:

• Time Keeping
• Training
• Shift, leave and duty rosters
• Good housekeeping
• Technical quality of their work
• Record keeping 
• Ensure charging racks are in good and safe working order.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant School qualification
• Lampsman Certificate issued by the DME
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft & SAP
• Relevant years of relevant experience in Mining, preferably some years of supervisory experience

Additional qualifications:

• Certified by OEM to conduct repairs on all instrumentation within the Lamprooms under his/her jurisdiction – Up to Level 3 Technician

Competencies Required:

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

CLOSING DATE : 17 JULY 2023

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide an administrative assistant service to Admin Finance, Costing and Payroll section 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Ensure the OHSA safety, health and environmental standards are maintained
• Utilise the Information 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
• Comply to the 5S requirements and manage your area of responsibility

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Scanning and linking of documentation into the system
• Filing of administrative documentation
• Match, verify and process invoices
• Perform basic account reconciliations
• Compile general reports
• Maintain the office filing system
• Maintain the Departmental library
• Conduct any other general office administration as required

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/ N3 with Maths and Accounting (achievement level 6 or 7 as per National Senior Certificate standards)
• Computer Literacy

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Microsoft Packages will be advantageous

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of accounting

Closing Date: 16 July 2023 

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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)
• Utilise the Information 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
• Ensure OHSA standards are maintained.
• Ensuring conformance with Quality and Environmental standards
• 5S Management

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
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standards
• Confirm 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
• Perform work in a safe and reliable manner ensuring the highest level of workmanship
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task List
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standards
• 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 confirmations 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 breakdowns 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 Maintenance Specialist

Standby:

• Perform Plant 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 items
• 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
• Gas Analysers
• Belt Scales
• Siemens SIMOCODE 
• SAP Systems

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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

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

Closing date: 16 July 2023 

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Purpose Of the Job:

• To safely maintain and repair low and high voltage electrical equipment

Job Responsibilities:

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Customers:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Carry out standby duties when required.

Work execution:

• Complete a breakdown work order on SAP
• Create a notification on SAP
• Providing correct feedback on SAP
• Executing work
• Applying fault finding techniques
• Conduct regular plant inspections
• Maintaining and/or repairing low and high voltage electrical equipment
• Mechanical and electrical isolation

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

• Gr12 / N3 & Trade Test
• 3 Years’ relevant experience past trade test
• High Voltage trained and relevant experience
• Conveyor belt experience (Safety devices)
• Knowledge of general electrical distribution in plants and buildings
• Transformer maintenance experience
• Knowledge of air compressors
• Knowledge of Siemens Simocodes (Wiring and Programming)
• Knowledge of VSD’s and soft starters (Danfoss and Siemens Sinamics G150)
• Knowledge of Liquid starter
• Fault finding on electrical circuits 220V, 380V , 33/11KV
• Must have own tools
• Must have own transport
• Palletizing and Sintering Plant experience (Advantage)

Competencies Required:

• Safety Awareness
• Adaptability
• Drive for results
• Initiative
• Work Standards

Selection Procedure:

• Panel Interviews
• Assessments

Closing Date: 14 July 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To lead the Production and Maintenance Teams in the safe and cost-effective execution of all production and maintenance processes, ensuring high quality finished products

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 the business, financial and 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 Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• 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
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction

Quality Management:

• Ensure the Quality standards are maintained

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Operations:

• Manage the Production process
• Document and review the overall production strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan

Maintenance:

• Document and review the overall maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

GROWTH

• Foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Develop the capability of the production and maintenance organisation site-wide

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years’ managerial experience

Closing Date 17 July 2023