Job Opportunities at Samancor Chrome

Description
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 Process 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 person, SHEQ and company standards.

CUSTOMERS 

• Achieve process quality and budget
• Define critical process control parameters and implement a system for continuous monitoring, measurement and management of these parameters to ensure that required process quality is maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and manage monthly SLA measurement and discussions with internal customers

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Research, analysis and development for continuous improvement of metallurgical processes at Pelletising and Sintering plants. This includes technical report writing, Mass balance development and presentation of results

Process Management:

• Achieve process quality and budget
• Manage metallurgical process for optimal efficiency
• Manage and optimise plant control
• Grinding, Filtering, Pelletising and Sintering Management
• Refractory management

Process Reliability:

• Update Process Strategy
• Monitor and improve process monitoring systems
• Evaluation of process CPI’s and action deviations
• Continuous improvement of refractories and process equipment
• Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Update and manage MES requirements
• Report on process measures, CPI’s and KPI’s
• Utilisation of MOC and Management plans to effectively evaluate continuous improvements
• Process data analysis and process optimisation
• Consumable monthly orders
• Month end reporting

Project Management:

• Management of projects, which includes control of project budgets and delivery of results and recommendations on time
• Ensure proper integration of improvement projects

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Relevant Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering Degree (BEng / BSc/ B.Tech or National Diploma)
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional qualifications:

• Knowledge of Samancor Systems would be advantageous
   

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To provide technical training and performance coaching to Mining Learners within their workplaces to enhance the transfer of knowledge and ensure the application of practical skills as per SETA requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Ensure the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No.29 of 1996) safety and health standards are maintained.

CUSTOMERS

Customer Relations:

• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g Production issues)
• Ensure proper communication and feedback to supervisors and learners alike

Suppliers Relations:

• Liaise with Line Supervisors

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Training Effectiveness
• Coordinate and plan the flow of training according to training needs to optimize resources available
• Determine Learner needs and material requirements according to the training plan and production requirements
• Continuously monitor and evaluate learner progress according to the training criteria and requirements, to assist and ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge
• Coach learners on the completion of various practical tasks to determine competence in line with various training modules.
• Monitor and assess learners to determine the level of knowledge on the job
• Mentor learners to ensure transfer of proper best practice skills and task steps
• Ensure effective maintenance of learner performance records
• Liaise with supervisors to receive and record feedback on learners who have completed training at Business Unit to ensure improvement in terms of practical training

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

• Ensure the availability of training material according to the training programs in process
• Monitor and ensure the maintenance of equipment utilised in the training process according to the technical specifications and Business Unit maintenance standards

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage learner’s performance according to the training standards and Business Unit policies and take action to correct deviations to achieve the training objectives
• Co-ordinate learners in the production sections, to ensure effective utilisation of resources

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Function as a member of a project and co-ordinate project activities and provide input in terms of projects resource

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Blasting Certificate (Mining Training)
• Shift Supervisor’s Certificate will be advantageous

Additional Qualifications: 

• Registered Assessor
• Coaching of Learner Certificate
• Mentorship Certificate will be advantageous
• OD ETDP Qualification NQF level 3 will be advantageous

Required Experience: 

• 5 years’ Production experience with preferably 2 years supervisory experience in Mining

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Description

• To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to the plant in line with planned, unplanned, breakdown and documented work

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environment, risk and quality standards and requirements
• Comply with OHSA standards, statutory regulations, conform to safety standards, housekeeping standards (5S) and planned maintenance system requirements

People:

• Ensure co-operation as a team member during team activities and tasks

Customers:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering a first-time right service to them 

Business Processes:

• Apply fault-finding techniques and assist with root cause failure analysis
• Maintain and repair electrical parts, components and equipment as well as Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage electrical equipment (as applicable to the plant)
• Perform Medium and High Voltage switching as and when required when trained, proven competent and appointed in writing
• Maintain, repair and replace mechanical parts, components and equipment when required
• Execute breakdown work orders, create notifications, perform daily work order confirmations, provide accurate feedback and generate orders on the SAP system
• Performing work in a safe and reliable manner ensuring the highest level of workmanship
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Conduct regular plant inspection and report non-conformance and deviations to standards to Supervisors
• Monitoring the operational conditions of machinery and equipment
• Carrying out routine maintenance on a production equipment and tools to ensure legal (OSHA) and operational compliance
• Work from heights and in confined spaces and follow the various procedures related to such
• Perform general housekeeping as part of the relevant tasks allocated

Rotable 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

Mobile Equipment:

• Lift and move loads by means of a Forklift
•  Handle loads by means of an Overhead Crane, Hoist and or Lifting Tackle and or machinery
•  Operate Aerial/Boom/Cherri Picker
•  Operate Manitou and or Tractor when and if so required when licenced

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results orientation
• Work standards
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team success
• Adhering to values

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Electrical fault-finding and repairs
• Drawing interpretation

Knowledge:

• Electric arc furnaces
• Electrical metering and general electrical installations
• Drives, soft-starters and basic PLC
• High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage systems
• SAP Knowledge
• Basic hydraulics
• Basic raw material handling equipment
• Overhead Cranes and Hoists
• Basic mechanics

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3 + Trade Test
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer literate

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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To safely carry out preventative maintenance and repairs to the plant in line with documented work

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT and QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

PEOPLE

• All people in the plant

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Adhere to the health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section.
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections
• Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment as well as low and high level electrical equipment
• Comply with OHSA standards, ensure that electrical installations comply with statutory regulations, conform to safely standards and planned maintenance system requirements
• Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback and generate orders on SAP system

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

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 / N3 & and a relevant Trade Test
• 3 years’ relevant experience