Recent Vacancies at Samancor Chrome

Description

Purpose of the job

• Supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all maintenance on the auxiliaries of a Ferrochrome open submerged arc furnace (SAF) plant.
• Ensure all equipment/standby equipment & facilities are in good working order and maintained to a high industry standard.
• Ensure the on-time execution of any shutdown work and ensuring high quality workmanship of artisans and contractors.
• Drive excellent housekeeping standards from the reporting artisans in the area of responsibility. 

Job Responsibilities

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Facilitate a safety culture among the team members.

Customers:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and support to the production team.

People

• Ensure and enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance level

Customers

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quickly and safely as possible
• Provide constant feedback to the plant production personnel and the progress of any maintenance work on the plant
• Align the maintenance effort with plant production priorities

Unplanned Interventions:

• Prioritise breakdown and authorize work
• Arrange resources
• Assess risks related to unplanned jobs
• Manage schedule to resource unplanned work
• Verify complete administration of unplanned work

Maintenance Support:

• Review task lists
• Provide resource & equipment information for plan review

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Initiate root cause failure analysis
• Provide feedback on pro-active identification of problem to originator
• Record issues surrounding problems
• Assure sustainability of solutions

Schedule Preparation:

• Assess notification details and scope of work to ensure the scope of work meets the required standard
• Review Bill of Quantities
• Prioritise Jobs / Forward Workload
• Provide Resource Availability to the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning)

Work execution:

• Reallocate resources and schedule jobs as necessary
• Manage materials if work order is postponed
• Ensure quality of work and performed as per OHS Act requirements
• Check confirmations 
• Support the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning) to technically complete works orders on a routine basis

Work Analysis:

• Monitor and ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced

Contractor Management:

• Optimise manning plan through the use internal or contractor artisans for unplanned work
• Manage contractor activities within area of responsibility
• Physcally accept and document acceptance of work
• Verify quantities involved in contractor work
• Record contractor non-conformance
• Sign invoice, timesheet or pro-forma (Complete SAS); (Complete SES)

Rotables Management:

• Decide whether item can be repaired based on initial visual inspection
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag on the return item to rotable store 
• TECO original PM01 order and complete     
•  Notification

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:
Budgeting:

• Monitor Maintenance Costs
• Monitor Work Centre Maintenance Budget

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• N3 studying towards N4 for internal candidates in Samancor Chrome only.
• N6 Certificate external candidates
• 4 Years relevant experience and Preferably 1 Year Supervisory experience
• Plant Maintenance SAP experience required
• HR SAP, MES and IMS experience will be advantageous
• Computer Literacy

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Co-ordinate and Control
• Results Orientation
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Managing Conflict

Selection Procedure:  Panel Interviews & Assessments

Closing Date: 18 June 2024

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Internship opportunity for candidate’s studying Extraction Metallurgy to complete their exposure and projects to obtain their formal qualification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

•  Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements.

CUSTOMERS:

•  Interact with customers 

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

•  Gain practical exposure, complete the projects to obtain final qualifications.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

•  Applicants are required to have completed their latest exam with a pass rate of 65% or above
•  Proof of certified qualifications / statement of results to be attached and authenticated 
•  Letter of recommendation for the P1 and P2 exposure programme from the institution.
•  Must have studied at a formal educational institution e.g. University/ Technikon (Not FET Colleges) 
•  Must not have taken part in an internship/ in-service training opportunity previously 
•  Must be currently unemployed and willing to sign a fixed term contract for 12 months 
•  Subset to medical fitness evaluation for mines

Competencies Required:

•  Report writing skills
•  Communication – verbal and written proficiency in at least two official languages (one must be English)
•  Ability to work in a team
•  Ability to work under pressure.

Closing Date:17 June 2024

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely maintain all electricals and instrumentation related equipment to ensure minimal production downtime and maximized production while utilizing automation technology to improve safety and efficiency

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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 us

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Understand how the operation works and the effect of electrical and instrumentation equipment on its deliverable and the way it operates and vice-a-versa
• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance, electrical and instrumentation systems in the plant
• Conduct regular scheduled plant inspections to ensure standardisation of equipment and procedures
• Provide regular feedback with regards to team actions and performance to operational and maintenance personnel in the plant area
• Attend plant area production and maintenance meetings on a daily basis
• Monitoring of MES in areas of responsibility, control and report on downtime data
• Conduct and distribute RCFA reports

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Operational

• Ensure that the SAP PM data and work management meets Samancor Chrome Standards at all times
• Monitor corrective maintenance workload versus available manpower
• Coach and mentor team members on effective plant maintenance management
• Create quality awareness and quality service awareness with the team
• Provide regular feedback to the Plant Maintenance Superintendent
• Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members
• Compile and submit monthly team performance report
• Monitor and maintain HQMS.

Plant Availability

• Check downtime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action
• React swiftly to any plant stoppages involving electrical and instrumentation equipment or automation faults
• Liaise with various departments and sections
• Accurately file documentation for easy retrieval
• Compile preventative maintenance schedules on electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Authenticate PLC programs and ensure adequate back up facilities are available
• Provide advice, training and support to team members with regards to troubleshooting and suspected automation related defects

Plant Reliability

• Perform mean time between failures calculations and take steps to solve down-time problems
• Facilitate the implementation of modifications according to procedures
• Assist team members to resolve all requirements, concerns and faults within the plant
• Plan activities required to achieve full operation on all equipment and systems
• Monitor progress and activity on all systems, both during start up and during operation
• Monitor data/program integrity
• Optimise plant/process/control performance

Development

• Develop and present training modules to HRD standards
• Provide specialist technical advise/assistance to team members.

Projects and Commissioning

• Advise Engineering/Maintenance/Production departments on electrical and instrumentation related aspects
• Plan, implement, order spares and commission assigned projects
• Keep abreast with latest equipment/technologies/trends
• Write specifications for stock item spares
• Write software programs for assigned projects
• Develop and commission approved systems
• Develop relevant reports on installed automation and reporting systems
• Log engineering requests on any plant deficiencies identified

Standby

• Perform senior standby duties on designate areas from time to time
• Report any bridging or plant stoppages during call outs immediately to the Engineer on standby
• Inform the Maintenance Superintendent of any stoppages longer than 2 hours relating to electrical and instrumentation equipment and/or automation systems after hours
• Provide specialized on-site assistance to electrical and instrumentation standby personnel if requested or should a call out extend longer than 3 hours

Cost Control

• Regularly review cost reports, investigate over-expenditure and take corrective actions
• Strive for continuous improvement of processes through implementation of cost effective technology

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence
• Strive for continuous improvement of processes through implementation of cost effective technology

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Cost Control

• Regularly review cost reports, investigate over-expenditure and take corrective actions
• Strive for continuous improvement of processes through implementation of cost effective technology

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Fully computer literate with experience in PLC operating systems
• Continuously improve technical ability and skills through in house training and keeping abreast with new technology

Knowledge

• To keep abreast with new industry technology and innovations
• Understand and learn PLC related automation principles and software packages
• Demonstrate knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives
• Demonstrate knowledge of Intelligent Electrical Relays
• Demonstrate knowledge of Switchgear and how it is integrated with automation systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of PLC programming and integration of SCADA systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of Industrial Networking and different Industrial communication protocols
• Demonstrate knowledge of SAP system

Closing date: 21 June 2024

 Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Degree/Higher Certificate/National Diploma
• 4 years' relevant experience, preferably 1 year's supervisory experience

Additional qualification:

• PLC training and experience.

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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