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.

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Maintenance Support
• Initiate task list reviews.
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items).
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans.

Maintenance Data Analysis

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report 5 chronic losses.
• Interview production personnel with regards to trips and artisans with regards to repetitive trips.

Solve Problems and Implement Solutions

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem solving session.
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on
• HSEC impact.
• Cost – Risk- Benefit Analysis on key equipment performance parameters.
• Cost Benefit to the organisation.
• Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process.
• Record actions arising from RCA.
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA’s (KPI until close out).
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results.
• Analyse equipment failure history.
• Log equipment problems identified for further action.
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA.
• Monitor and share Company wide similarities/ learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP history.
• Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments.
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications.

Work Analysis

• Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring.
• Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified equipment.
• Ensure sustained FLAC improvements.

Contractor Management

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs.

Rotables Management

• Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points).

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer Literate

Knowledge:

• SAP / Coupa
• Pelletising/Sintering plant
   

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma (Mechanical or Electrical)
• 4 years’ relevant experience 

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Description
BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the 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

PEOPLE

MANAGE THE SETION:

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

• Ensure customer satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

PRODUCTION:

• Define and manage the overall Production Strategy for the plant
• Set and achieve Production Budget 
• Set and achieve Production Quality

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT:

• Jointly define annual maintenance requirements and planning with plant maintenance personnel
• Put systems and controls in place, that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  • to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs
  • subscribe to excellent housekeeping.

 GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational excellence
• Manage the integration of improvement project and change management initiatives

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

BUDGETING

• Prepare Production and Raw Materials consumption budget
• Consolidate Production and Raw Materials budget
• Monitor Production and Raw Materials budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving &Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• 6 years' relevant experience, preferably 2 years' managerial experience
• Pelletezing plant experience

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist the Group Legal Department to provide all Samancor business units with independent legal support and advice to ensure legal risks are identified and managed in accordance with the strategy and commercial objectives of Samancor.

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 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

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Interpret formal feedback from Group General Counsel and Company Secretary and the Group Legal department
• Inform customers of changes to legislation and the common law

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

General Legal:

• Deal with day-to-day legal issues as they arise and as instructed
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions
• Support legal department in execution of accountability for material legal issues
• Provides independent legal advice to Samancor’s functional clients on various commercial issues and dispute resolution
• Actively manage service provider relationships to optimise performance, reliability and cost
• Identifies opportunities for managing costs in an effective manner
• Ensure compliance with legislation, and internal standards and requirements, and engage and influence relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence
• Provide relevant and highly specialised technical / functional / professional support to various stakeholders to ensure achievement of objectives
• Acts as a knowledge management champion

Contracts:

• Negotiate, draft, comment on, and ratify legal agreements as required

Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration:

• Initiate, prosecute/defend, settle minor legal disputes independently
• Assist Group General Counsel and Company Secretary in the initiation, prosecution/defence, settlement of major legal disputes

Legal Training and Compliance updates:

• Develop and execute legal and compliance training to the business
• Keep the business informed of any statutory or regulatory developments

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedocs)
• Developed verbal and written communication (crisp, confident, clear and succinct) with personnel at all levels, including senior management
• Adaptable to embrace change, and work wells with ambiguity

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework, including court process, case law and legislation Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles and the environment in which it operates
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
• Demonstrate an understanding of procurement, commercial law and contracts
• Demonstrate and understanding of managing legal issues and solutions

Key customers: 

• Internal Customers (eg. departments services are being rendered to)
• External Service Providers (eg. legal service providers)
• General Counsel and Company Secretary, Manager, Legal and Manager, Environment and Mining Rights  

Requirements
Minimum qualifications: 

• LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney (3-5 years post articles experience)

Additional qualifications: 

• An understanding of the South-African mineral law dispensation as well the environmental law and general mining regulatory framework would be beneficial

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Description
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.)
• 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
• Investigating, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance according to the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks 
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Regularly check success of the PM schedule in the field
• Liaise with other sections and departments

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Apply fault finding techniques and root cause failure analysis
• Ensure that the plant is operated according to maintenance procedures and standards by doing regular inspections on equipment and machinery, know the limits of equipment and machinery, and perform any other reasonable task given to you by your seniors
• Execute work orders, create notifications and provide feedback on SAP
• Conduct regular plant inspections, identify and rectify inefficiencies
• Maintaining Instrumentation documentation including drawings
• Maintain and repair all levels of instrumentation, electrical and mechanical parts, components and equipment
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• 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
• Maintenance and repairs on Gas ,Water and compressed air monitoring and reticulation systems
• Provide inputs to Process Control
• Improvement and optimization of existing equipment
• Spares and rotables management
• Create PM order detailing items, reservation for items to be drawn from stock, change out items and create PM orders for rotable
• Create subsequent notifications

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Continues improvement and cost consciousness
• Work independently and in a team
• Work overtime as and when required
• Perform standby duties on the plant and equipment 
• Act in a higher level as and when required

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, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Fault Finding and Repairs to C&I equipment
• Drawing Interpretation

Knowledge

Demonstrate and apply an understanding of:

• PLC (Mitsubishi, Siemens) and SCADA (Citect) control systems and programming
• Process Automation Belt Scale equipment
• Understanding of Networks (Fibre Optic Systems, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet), Remote I/O, SCADA and related Infrastructure
• UPS Systems

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• N6 - with trade test in instrumentation (External Candidates)
• N3 - trade test instrumentation (Samancor Chrome Internal Candidates Only)
• 3 years relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Experience in process and furnace industrial environment