Job Opportunities at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Contribute as part of a team to the develop methods for MEA preparation through roll-to-roll coating
• Undertake research to develop new ink formulations for high volume MEA production
• Conduct MEA and stack performance testing
• Undertake pilot production of certain MEA and fuel cell &/electrolyser catalysts products
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests
• Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC &/PEMWE electrocatalyst and
  MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation and testing methodologies
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
• Must be computer literate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: MSc/MEng. In Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant
• Ideally, a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant

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Job description
On-Site Project Monitoring:

• Act as the Employer's Agent's Assistant (Assistant Resident Engineer) on-site for the mine rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure that rehabilitation activities align with project specifications and timelines.

Technical Investigations and Design:

• Conduct site investigations to gather necessary data for rehabilitation designs.
• Collaborate with the project team to produce accurate and actionable technical designs and reports.

Contract and Project Management Assistance:

• Support effective project management by tracking progress and maintaining detailed records.
• Work closely with contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of detailed progress reports to provide updates on site activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Document all observations and technical findings for reference and audit purposes.

Capacity Building and Skill Development:

• Leverage on-site learning opportunities to build expertise in mine rehabilitation and environmental safety.
• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative approaches for efficient project execution.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent academic record: 60% average

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Key Performance Indicators

Execution, People and planning

•  Performs highly complex laboratory data acquisition, manipulation, reduction and analysis.
• Compiles data and computes results, ensuring quality control and compliance with protocols, and provides comprehensive analysis of results to researchers.
•  Sets-up, calibrates, operates and maintains sophisticated equipment and facilities in the sample preparation laboratory.
• Reviews experimental and test results to ascertain their validity and the reliability of the data and to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Participates in the design of experiments and may develop and coordinate specific aspects of the research.
•  Selects, modifies and adapts equipment, facilities and instrumentation to specific project requirements.
•  Troubleshooting in sample preparation laboratory.
•   Development of sample preparation methods and implementation of process improvements.
• Sample preparation consumables stock control and budgeting

Governance and Risk

• Practices all SHEQ related requirements.
• May work with dangerous materials and equipment

Relationship management and reporting

• May lead, guide and train staff and students in the use of equipment and facilities.

Minimum requirements

Qualifcation

• BTech in a relevant field relating to the Discipline (engineering or science)

Experience 

• At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Completed qualifications from accredited HEI’s that are over and above the minimum qualification will be considered as relevant experience year for year.
• Professional (i.e. eligible for statutory professional registration as a technologist)

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Establish, document, implement and maintain a Cluster/Divisional SHEQ management system in accordance with the ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards and applicable legislation:

• Assist in the implementation of Mintek SHEQ and RP policy, manual, procedures and programs.
• Keep abreast of developments and requirements and ensure the SHEQ-MS complies with the latest requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of audit findings properly and timeously and determine if corrective action responses are adequate and address the root cause.
• Identify, schedule and organize equipment calibrations, in consultation with process experts.
• Participate in other Division’s internal SHEQ audits as a member of the audit team.
• Provide day-to-day SHEQ support for the Cluster/Division.

Facilitate the training activities within the Cluster/Division:

• Implement, maintain and promote SHEQ and RP training and awareness programs.
• Train Cluster/Division personnel and contractors on their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the SHEQ policy and procedures.
• Perform regular SHEQ briefings, training and job observations
• Provides guidance on SHEQ compliance to Cluster/Division, tenants, contractors and visitors

Facilitate risk identification, assessment, prevention and mitigating control activities within the Division:

• Facilitate and monitor the Cluster/Divisions risk management activities ensuring that SHEQ controls are effective.
• Conduct HAZOP studies on minor equipment or process changes and/or upgrades
• Conduct period SHE Inspections and self-assessments
• Identify, schedule and organise equipment inspections (statutory and non-statutory)
• Investigate incidents, resolve and close out investigations timeously
• Investigate, evaluate and procure suitable personal protective equipment to ensure that the health and safety of Divisional personnel are adequately addressed
• Implement and maintain radiation worker controls
• Ensure proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous and sensitive substances and materials
• Ensure that the samples are properly handled to reduce the risk of sample contamination, and misplacements
• Co-ordinate divisional and project specific medical surveillance
• Co-ordinate and arrange project specific personal biological and environmental monitoring with external accredited organisations
• Consult with Clinic personnel on medical related conditions, injuries and other SH issues that directly concern Divisional personnel
• Collect and distribute TLD badges and urine specimen vials for radiation workers within the division on a monthly basis.
• Implement emergency preparedness and response plans

Project management support:

• Facilitate SHEQ audits, surveys and inspections as required by the Cluster/Division
• Assist Chief Investigators in identifying what personal biological, environmental monitoring and specific medical surveillance is required for a specific project, in consultation with Corporate SHE Officer and Clinic personnel
• Arrange disposal of project specific material with outside approved suppliers, closure, implement cradle to grave procedures
• Facilitate risk surveys and HAZOP studies
• Assist Chief Investigators in determining if there are any SHEQ legal issues and/or requirements to consider for specific projects, in consultation with Corporate SHEQ
• Attend meetings (technical, steering committee, contractors or regulators) if and when required on behalf of the Cluster/Division
• Vetting and approving subcontractors SHEQ documentation

Reporting writing and record keeping:

• Evaluate and report on the Cluster/Division SHEQ KPIs
• Provide input to the report and present on SHEQ trends in the Cluster/Division SHEQ Management review meetings
• Provide input to external reports required as per Mintek requirements
• Compile incident investigation reports and internal audit reports
• Prepare SHEQ reports, statistics and presentations related to SHE legal Compliance performance
• Facilitate Divisional management review meetings according to the procedural requirements.
• Monitor the performance results and adjust the targets or implement improvements accordingly

Document and record management:

• Maintain suitable divisional procedures that, in conjunction with the corporate procedures
• Ensure that divisional SHEQ documents and records, both electronic and paper format, are created, updated and controlled according to procedural requirements
• SHEQ appointments and role records updated and maintained

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• National diploma: Chemistry / Science or relevant qualification in the Cluster with Safety, Health or Environment formal qualification (NQF Level 6)
• 3 years technical working experience in similar industry
• The 3 years should include exposure and experience in SHE Management
• 1 year of the 3 years should include exposure and experience in mining and materials processing

Training:

• ISO Standards: ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 where applicable ISO17025 and related ISO standards
• SHEQ Courses: leading of HAZOP study course, risk assessment course; accident investigator; problem solving and root cause analysis
• Specialist knowledge of the relevant legislation; OHS Act, COID Act, Hazardous Substances Act,
• Environmental Management Air Quality Act, National Environmental Management Waste Act etc.
• Internal auditor course in the following disciplines ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 where applicable ISO17025
• Registration or member of Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality or Radiation Protection professional body or SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) Candidate member

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus and instruments

• Examine electrical problems, identify source of problems and determine method for repair by electrical circuit diagrams
• Design and interpret electrical circuits
• Read, interpret and work from electrical circuits and drawings
• Assist with commissioning and maintenance of test facilities
• Competent to operate 11Kv medium voltage switchgear equipment’s within the Mintek substations

Understanding of electrical specifications and regulations

• Assist Supervisor with QA/QC inspections.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the jobs
• Inspecting subcontractor’s workmanship (Where sub-contractor work is applicable).
• Understand and interpret electrical laws, codes, rules and SANS 10142 standards      pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
• Test individual plant components or system as per prescribed procedures to ensure that the overall plant function is achieved
• Understand electrical network reticulation of Mintek

Adhere to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures

• Perform risk assessments for every task assigned (HIRA).
• Take control of the workmanship and safety of trade workers/operators.
• Ensure that Mintek’s safety standards and procedures are sustained with regard to electrical work and to uphold prescribed safety standard procedures in his workspace.
• Recommend improved work practices and amendments to procedures affecting workmanship and safety matters.
• Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspections.

Job duties of electrical workshop & field activities

• This is the list of typical activities expected to be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Assemble, install and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus using hand tools.
• Connect conductors to circuit breakers, transformers or other components
• Install and connect power and control cable to equipment such as motors and electrical distribution boards
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring equipment using devices such as multi-meter, megger tester, tong tester to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Place conduit inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Responsible for station lockout/tag out procedures as mandated by company policy
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment based on job specifications and local codes
• Work from the ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment’s 

Job activities related to administration work

• Completion of job-cards.
• Plan and organise work
• Train others in basic electrical tasks
• Work cooperatively with others
• Completion of schedules as per job cards
• Share functional expertise
• Do corrective / preventative maintenance on existing installations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPEPERIENCE

• N3/Matric  plus trade certificate as Electrician
• Ideal -  N4 plus trade certificate as Electrician
• At least 5 years’ experience in electrical field and plant environment and be able to do troubleshooting on the different electrical circuits

TRAINING

• Passed trade test and a completed apprenticeship in electrician