Maintenance Engineer

Who We Are

Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee complement in South Africa is approximately 1875 employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Business Unit & Section: Namakwa Sands Smelter, Maintenance

Primary Location: Smelter Operations (Saldanha)

Position Summary

Responsible for Maintenance Engineer functions at the smelter site and will be reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Qualification & Experience

• BEng Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; or BTECH Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mandatory)
• Grade 12/ Standard 10/N3 with Maths and Science (Mandatory)
• GCC (Factory - Electrical or Mechanical) (Added Advantage)
• Driver’s License (Mandatory)

Knowledge & Skills

• RWM (Routine Work Management Processes) & Asset management
• Hazard identification, Risk assessment, RCFA / RCM facilitated and implemented
• Procurement, Contract and Project Management Experience within a heavy industry/ production / mining environment (Mandatory)
• Computer Literacy (Mandatory)
• 3-5 years experience

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical and Mechanical maintenance processes (RWM)
• Approve and assist with installation of Electrical and Mechanical equipment to comply with regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain equipment maintenance strategies by applying reliability centered Maintenance principles/methodology
• Lead in developing maintenance budgets, monitoring/controlling maintenance costs to find opportunities for improvement
• Champion idea generation within the team
• Assist to ensure plant modifications are adequately risk assessed through management of change
• Provide technical support for repair methods for installed equipment and rotables - expert in diagnosing faults and repairing equipment
• Support supervisors & artisans performing difficult or major maintenance work and responding to critical equipment faults
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns (i.e. resource for the Maintenance Supervisors)
• Conduct equipment Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA problem solving) & support with action close-outs
• Partner with the Maintenance Supervisors to support improvement in RWM quality and efficiency
• Act as relief for other leaders in the Maintenance Organization
• Perform engineering design calculations as needed
• Support the Rotables/Repairable team by defining the repair scopes (in conjunction with vendor) and definition and development of repair procedures
• Manage replacement or small to medium execution improvement projects, either capital or opex expense
• Identify improvement opportunities with Maintenance teams and drive these projects to completion
• Assist in responses for emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
• Implement minor plant optimization projects
• Conduct performance management and performance reviews
• Actively participate in team training and development

Effective People Management

• Ensure an optimised team structure is manned by staff that is motivated, empowered and led by sound performance management and transformational leadership practices.
• Promote teamwork, provide support and manage performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans of subordinates.
• Assume responsibility for managing manpower, efficient resource allocation, declaration of competence and reduction of operating costs.

Compliance, Governance & Assurance

• Ensure all business operations adhere and comply with corporate governance, statutory, legal and other requirements.
• Adhere to OHS Act, company-specific SHE policies, procedures and legislation.
• Manage risk by assessing liabilities, reporting and monitoring standards, as well as attending to rehabilitation/environmental problems in line with Tronox standards.
• Accept responsibility for SHEQ by creating awareness and addressing all unsafe practices in a timely manner. Implement and maintain audit structure.

Strategy

• Approved engineering solutions and outcomes
• Client / Customer satisfaction index
• Ensure successful application of quality management systems
• High-quality engineering outcomes
• Implementation of discipline strategy
• Managed operational plans
• Networks built and maintained
• Sourcing of New Technology/Innovation

Performance Management and CI

• Improvement projects towards enhancing business operations
• Optimize processes, investigate, and conduct feasibility studies
• Ensure business systems are maintained and optimized by conducting continuous research
• Implement/completes preventive maintenance investigations as directed by the Reliability Engineer
• Assist the Project Engineering team to examine the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Consistently apply RCFA techniques to investigate complex reliability issues.
• Provide Technical support to production, maintenance management and technical personnel as required.
• Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/design, and make/buy decisions.
• Utilize RCM process for existing and new equipment.

Production Efficiency

• Achieve production targets through optimum output.
• Ensure operational efficiency and quality.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating first line maintenance to limit plant/equipment downtime.
• Control stock levels (where applicable)

Competencies:

Leadership Core Competencies

• Grow and develop self and others
• Communicate effectively and build relationships
• Manage change effectively
• Build High Performing Work Teams & Drive Employee Engagement
• Champion Diversity and Value & Respect Differences
• Demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership

Role Specific Competencies

• A proven track record of safety management
• Cost management

Technical Core Competencies:

• Understand Tronox Core Business Processes & Key Operating Metrics
• Demonstrate Safety & Sustainability Expertise
• Drive Operational Excellence & Innovation
• Solve Problems and Make Good Decisions
• Customer Focused

Note

• Closing date: 25 October 2024
• Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with Tronox Employment Equity Policy
• Preference will be given to female candidates
• A background check will be done on all applicants

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