Fresh Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• To assist the MMU Controller in managing and operating all aspects of a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU – BLEND truck) in order to meet the customer requirements with the standards and procedures as defined by AECI (OTIF).
• To Assist the MMU Controller in the carrying out of regular inspections in  terms of SABS and World Class on  fixed plant and MMUs to identify non-conformances and institute preventative measures as well as to achieve continuous improvement.
• Assist in all blasting related functions required (for example, measuring holes, closing or stemming of charged holes, guarding, cleaning etc.)
• Housekeeping at Site
• Cleanliness of wash bay and truck park
• Cleanliness of trucks
• Loading and unloading of products into trucks
• Assist in charging up duties on the bench
• Assist in closing or stemming of charged holes.
• Loading and unloading of packaged explosives and accessories
• To observe all legal requirements while at the depot
• To ensure MMU’s are always kept clean according to the World Class Standards
• Ability to work independently.
• All blasting related functions as required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Code B driver’s licence
• Safe working practices
• Product knowledge would be an advantage
• Hazardous product handling would be an advantage
• Must be able to obtain a red ticket health clearance

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Job Description    

• Managing and operating all aspects of a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU) in order to meet the customer requirements with the standards and procedures as defined by AECI
• Carry out regular inspections in terms of SABS and World Class on fixed plant and MMU to identify non-conformances and institute preventative measures as well as to achieve continuous improvement.
• Assist in eliminating all sources of waste and controlling of operating costs to within the budgeted parameters.
• Assist in ensuring that the region delivers on financial requirements as agreed within the annual budget.
• Assist in closing or stemming of charged holes.
• Complete minor maintenance on MMU when required.
• Ensure Quality products are supplied.
• To maintain vehicle records in the MMU’s.
• To ensure MMU’s are submitted for services according to maintenance schedules.
• To ensure monthly maintenance is carried out according to World Class standard.
• To ensure MMU is kept clean at all times.
• To assist FSS in ensuring MMU licensing and roadworthiness are always up to date.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Code EC Drivers Licence is essential
• The applicants must be able to obtain a Red Ticket and a PrDP.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to pass psychomotor assessment.

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Job Description    

• Is required to provide assistance to each mechanical fitter, when carrying out scheduled routine maintenance.
• Assist the mechanical fitter to conduct remedial repairs & attending to breakdowns within the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex.
• Assist the mechanical fitter, to strip pumps in the Utilities Workshop under the guidance of the trained mechanical fitter.
• Assist the mechanical fitter with repairs to isolation valves, and rotating equipment.
• Working with the fitter on scheduled maintenance at sewage pump stations.
• Assist the mechanical fitters with steam trap inspections and replacement.
• Assist the mechanical fitter to complete works orders and scheduled daily SHE tasks from plant to plant within the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex.
• Perform standby call-out duties, whenever assigned to a fitter that is on standby.
• Attend various training courses such as hole watching, first aid, basic firefighting, SHE rep, etc.
• To keep work place clean, tidy at all times, which is in the plant area, workshops, oil stores etc.
• Clearing all scrap material after work being complete and discard in the recycle bins provided in work area.
• Observe and report unsafe conditions to the Operator, Artisan and Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Knowledge and experience of having worked on pumps, rotating equipment and isolation valves is beneficial.
• Studying towards obtaining NQF Level 1 is also beneficial
• Ability to work standby and overtime as and when required

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Job Description    

• Identify non-conformances and take corrective actions
• Monitor and control manufacturing resources (plant, labour, overtime, etc.)
• Maintain manufacturing records for plant and equipment
• Offload raw material tankers into storage tanks (additives)
• Check raw material receiving documentation and forward to Laboratory
• Conduct raw material and finished product stock takes (dips)
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the plant
• Check vehicle tanks as per flushing matrix to prevent product contamination
• Load hauler and distributor trucks (product, quantity, etc.) as per loading instructions
• Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant National Diploma – Civil Engineering or similar
• At least 2 years supervisory / team leader experience
• At least 5 years relevant industry experience (rubber / bitumen / asphalt)
• Forklift license (Advantage)
• Computer literate

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Job Description    

• To provide plant and equipment capability, reliability and availability to the Plant and Operation through the application of maintenance.
• To minimize plant downtime through effective maintenance planning, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• To manage the use of materials, care for the equipment and plant to minimize wastage.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out to quality and to meet specification requirements.
• The Engineering Supervisor will assume the legal responsibility of the GMR 2(1) which involves ensuring that driven machinery onsite are properly maintained and operate safely.
• The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible assisting and leading the Mechanical Artisan, Boilermaker, Welder and contractors in plant and process maintenance and small projects.
• Ensure all spare parts availability and control thereof.
• Assist as required with hands on plant maintenance duties.
• Required to do standby and call out duties on a regular basis.
• The Maintenance Supervisor will administer his annual department maintenance budgets and ensure that they are in line with the budget plan.
• Carry out document management retention and completion activities as scheduled and in a timely manner in accordance with planned maintenance programmes, statutory requirements and company procedures. 

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/Grade 12
• A completed apprenticeship as an Electrician or Millwright.
• Significant mechanical, electrical, instrumentation experience.
• 5 years of Chemical Plant (preferred) maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory experience would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the OHS Act as well as the responsibilities that go with assuming the GMR 2(1) role.
• Proficiency in MS Office programmes.
• Experience in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Good communication and management skills and a team player.  

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Job Description    

Receiving, Storage & Issue of Raw Materials Associated with the relevant Plant:

• Responsible for making of job cards.
• Check that the correct raw materials are received as per relevant job cards
• Co-ordinate other relevant parties, i.e. raw materials, planning, etc. in order to expedite production of product batches.

Plant duties:

• Ensure production vessels and pipes are drained/cleaned prior to manufacturing i.e. avoid cross contamination of products.
• Ensure manufacturing instructions (SOP’s) are followed.
• Follow laid down operating Works Instructions for operation of plant equipment e.g. mixing vessels, pump, stirrers, mills, etc.
• Complete appropriate log sheets where/when applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring that product samples as per sampling instructions are taken.
• Required to drive a forklift and maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to successfully renew the forklift driver’s license annually. Must be in possession of a valid forklift driver’s license.
• Responsible for meeting production/packaging quality standards as specified
• Complete relevant quality control schedules
• Report quality control problems to Production Team Leader.
• Ensure housekeeping standards on plant and relevant area
• Required to work in other work areas other than the incumbent’s normal work area as directed by the Production Team Leader
• When production demand drops required to carry out other ad hoc tasks as directed by Management.
• Required to assist with stocktakes
• Assist Management with problem solving tasks
• Report all non-conformance issues e.g. spillage of product etc to Management
• Required to sign all relevant areas on job cards pertaining to the incumbent’s level of authority, e.g. raw material receipts, “made by”, etc.
• Required to go for retraining on all relevant plant works instructions, SOP’s for the areas under the incumbent’s control – frequency to complete the retraining is every 2 years.
• Required to assist with conducting Planned Job Observations on all the Works instructions and SOP’s on other areas not under the incumbent’s control

Maintenance:

• Ensure that machinery/equipment under the incumbent’s responsibility is kept in good and safe working condition.
• Responsible for ensuring that maintenance costs on the plants under the incumbent’s areas of responsibility are kept to a minimum.
• Report all equipment breakdowns to the Production Team Leader after submitting maintenance job card to the Maintenance Dept.
• Supervise maintenance contractors ensuring that maintenance jobs are effectively completed.
• Minimise downtime by reporting breakdowns and ensuring repairs are carried out timeously.
• Co-ordinate preventative maintenance systems for equipment under the incumbent’s control.
• Responsible for day to day maintenance of the plant/equipment under the incumbent’s control.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education required: Grade 12/Standard 10
• Diploma or certificate in chemical plant operations related courses advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in similar production environment
• Must be able to drive a forklift and be in possession of a valid forklift driver’s license and have passed the drivers medical
• Experience working in a leadership role
• Must possess basic computer literacy
• Ability to work alone as well as within a team

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Job Description    

• Offload raw material tankers into storage tanks (additives)
• Conduct raw material and finished product stock takes (dips)
• Assist in the manufacture of bituminous products
• Transfer bituminous products to finished product tanks and mix bituminous products for the specified period
• Take representative samples in the manufacturing process line and take to the laboratory
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the plant and loading bay
• Check vehicle tanks as per flushing matrix to prevent product contamination
• Load hauler and distributor trucks (product, quantity, etc.) as per loading instructions
• Take representative samples for delivery to the client and for record keeping
• Filling of drums to correct mass

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• Valid forklift license
• 1-3 years relevant experience