Jobs at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

Job Description

• Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.
• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Chargehand or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 with Mathematics / Maths literacy.
• Relevant Trade Test.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• TMM Licences “A” Dover.
• Advantageous: N2 Certificate

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 2 years practical trade specific experience in a heavy industrial / mining / plant environment.
• 2 years practical experience on Osborn jaw crusher, dabmar screens, vibramech screens, centrifugal pumps, HMD Drum, magnetic separation and agitator.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Execute manufacturing, developing, installation, repairs, replacement and maintenance duties in support of the Plant Engineering team.
• Ensure workshop and working environment is clean at all times. Assist in ensuring the workshop's operational functioning.
• Plan improvement projects. Arrange for relevant quotations and submit for approval. Schedule and organize work load, spares, tools and resources according to projects, maintenance/breakdown schedule processes and procedures. Obtain permits and safe declarations to work, and related permits for work to be performed by complying with the required procedures related to work permits. Execute work against issued work order in a timeous and accurate manner. Complete work orders and return to supervisor for sign off. Conduct daily inspections, whether scheduled or ad hoc, and record feedback on work order. Conduct planning of job shown on work order to ensure job is executed in shortest space of time.
• Conduct mini risk assessment and lock-out procedure in own area of work and within span of control.
• Perform asset care activities as required to project/maintenance / breakdown schedule including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all relevant stakeholders. Operate and maintain equipment in line with requirements of Code of Practice, policies and procedures. Adhere to manufacturer's (OEM’s) maintenance service requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom according to labelling. Ensure that personal toolbox is in safe working condition. All equipment is inspected continuously to repair identified defects in time to prevent breakdowns, damaged equipment, injuries, and production delays and to identify future defects. Plan, order, collect and utilize parts to minimize production delays, due to equipment and machinery failure. Equipment is maintained pro-actively and serviced on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability i.e. compressors. Perform condition monitoring on equipment. Installation and maintenance on conveyor belts. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the Chargehand and Control Room. Report and communicate unrepairable equipment to the supervisor.
• Ensure effective teamwork and good communication by establishing interaction between team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform standby duties according to schedule. Attend to call-outs as per procedure.

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Job Description

• Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.
• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/ Standard 8 Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as a Competent Operator on Rock Breaker and Tip Attending

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To safely operate the Rock Breaker within a designated area and in accordance with set operating standards in order to achieve set production requirements.
• Operate the Rock Breaker to achieve production requirements. Continuously observe/monitor component performance against standards and procedures to identify any sub performance / non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor and Control Room.
• Do pre-shift inspection of machines, machine parts, and/or components of the production line to ensure production flow according to standards within prescribed processes and procedures.
• Lock-out procedure to be followed when equipment is faulty and at end of the shift, including failure time recorded.
• Control tipping by LHDs to ensure tip is not overloaded and ensure safe operation of LHD machine in the tipping area using a robot system.
• Cleaning around tip area and tail pulley to ensure safe operation and to prevent any damage to the belt and fellow employees.

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Job Description

• Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.
• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Laboratory Superintendent or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry.
• Certificate: ISO 17025 Management System certificates.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: B-Tech Analytical Chemistry / BSc Chemistry.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 years practical experience in Laboratory Analyst / Laboratory Practitioner in a Plant / Mining / Laboratory environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Ensure continual maintenance and improvement of laboratory analytical processes and outputs for product certification and quality standards through the effective supervision of Laboratory Management Data control, Management Reviews and ISO Management and Technical Requirements.
• Co-ordinate the introduction of new and relevant laboratory standards to changing operational quality requirements and achievement thereof. Ensure Quality management system awareness training is completed for laboratory personnel based on ISO/IEC 17025. Establish, implement, and monitor a Quality Management system based on ISO/IEC 17025. Develop a Quality Policy, Quality Manual and related procedures that meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 to describe the quality system of a laboratory. Participating in audits by customers and regulatory agencies based on ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. Ensure that personnel understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they add value for achieving the planned objectives within the quality management system through training and awareness relative to the quality management system. Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) regulations. Lead, promote, train and support activities for improving the Laboratory´s quality management system.
• Prepare samples for analysis. Prepare new sample analytics to commission newly introduced laboratory technology. Plan, organize and issue daily research and development tasks, investigations, and improvement to subordinates. • Support the development and validation of methods for analyzing and producing results to ensure they meet specifications and document those methods in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production records.
• Calibration of all analytical instruments to ensure accuracy using certified reference material, software application, and drawing. Monitor and approve verification of laboratory instruments through supervision and application of procedure/s. Validate and authorize calibration standards. Develop and document standard operating procedures for new and old laboratory analytical testing methods.
• Attend meetings across different chrome producing organisations to collaborate on laboratory and quality improvement standards and initiatives. Co-ordinate the analysis and the reporting of the proficiency tests.
• Prepare performance reports per individual by extracting data from appropriate resources, generating graphical representation, trends and analysis. Identify development needs to address gaps identified. Ensuring the Quality standard’s technical requirements are observed and practised by Subordinates when performing Analysis. Aid staff with troubleshooting and resolving quality control problems.
• Perform risk assessment when required.
• Participate, coordinate and/or conduct lab assigned projects when required providing laboratory/technical inputs to meeting project objectives. Implementation of Analysis for laboratory projects related to plant enhancement and laboratory expansions.
• Method development, validation, optimization, and quality monitoring/maintenance for all in-house laboratory methods. Investigate process deviations, identify root cause, and develop corrective and preventative actions. Develop and implement improvements to existing samples and data analysis techniques.
• Develop a procedure for planning and conducting internal audits of quality control and production functions, and quality control records to ensure compliance with SOPs. Establish a policy and procedure relevant to the laboratory for control of nonconforming work and lead to its implementation. Support the preparation and implementation of management reviews. Establish a policy and procedure for handling complaints and lead to its implementation. Be appointed Nominated Representative as required by SANAS for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Ensure Quality management system awareness training is completed for laboratory personnel based on ISO/IEC 17025.
• To develop and implement quality control procedures to monitor the records generated by the laboratory. Develop quality metrics and assess trends for results or process implications. Develop and implement improvements to existing sample and data analysis techniques. Aid staff with troubleshooting and resolving quality control problems. Investigate product, and process deviations, identify root cause, and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and trending charts as applicable. Preparing technical reports for relevant laboratory management. Maintain and manage Lab MES and or LIMS systems database and functionality. Administer and confirm changes on MES and or LIMS system and Lab Instruments Software interfaces including revisions to lab calculations and amended reports. Administer and manage the Lab MES and or LIMS access accounts. Management and inventory control of information systems resources e.g., software and laboratory data backups. Maintain effective communication with Lab management and with other network administrators (IT), MES and or LIMS and Instrument software’s OEM about computer system requirement changes and/or revisions.
• Establish procedures to control the documents and data of the laboratory. Design, develop, generate, and manage Lab MES and or LIMS system electronic reports. Review and approve change controls, investigations, and qualification protocols and reports as needed by Lab Managements to suit their customers’ requirements. Conduct and Compile In-house training on MES and or LIMS System (LIMS) for end-users.