Process Control 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 1,875 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

Position Title

Process Control Engineer

Location

Mine Site (Brand se Baai)

Position Overview

Accountable for the Namakwa Sands Northern Operations technical support, medium-term technical improvement projects and set-up and maintaining of control documentation and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Control system audits, health assessments, life cycle planning, and data analysis for optimization.
• Documentation gap analysis – (P&ID’s – Control Narratives, Functional Specifications)
• Manage a project to close the current documentation gap.
• Set-up and maintaining Control Standards for the Namakwa Sands Northern operations
• Provide control system support for large capital projects.
• Process support - Assist in investigations following significant incidents and production excursions.
• Co-ordinate and plan interface upgrades
• Identify control improvement opportunities and work with the process control & operations teams to make improvements / resolve issues.
• Manage medium to long-term opportunities in accordance with project management principles.

Qualifications & Experience

• B Tech/BSc qualification with Electrical/Control Engineering subjects
• 5+ years in a Heavy/Industrial Industry Environment (Essential)
• 2+ years in a Control Engineering field will be advantageous
• Knowledge/Experience with:
• PLC/DCS Programming
• Field Instrumentation and analyzers
• Electrical drives – DOL & VFD
• Control Systems PLC/DCS (Honeywell Advantageous)
• Industrial Ethernet Communications– Profinet/ModbusTCP/IEC61850
• P&ID’s – Control Narratives, Functional Specifications
• MS Windows operating systems – Server & Client
• Project Management
• Process Alarm Systems

Key Competencies

• Conduct work in accordance with set strategies, plans, and production targets. Ensure optimal use of available resources, assume responsibility for control infrastructure selection, metallurgical process design, and project life cycles.
• Participate in safety initiatives, HAZOPS and maintain a healthy environment, and comply with SHEQ and technical requirements.
• Initiate continuous improvement opportunities leading to cost-saving initiatives. Stay updated on new developments within the specialist field, conduct research work to initiate process changes, and act as a Business Improvement process champion.
• Set up, monitor, and update a stakeholder register for each project study phase. Maintain and promote the T&I image, provide professional advisory support service.
• Set up, monitor, and update project study schedules, risk registers, and expense control tools. Compile a detailed project study Scope Of Work, evaluate and complete project post-completion audits.

The following documentation should accompany your application:

• CV with certified supporting documents (not older than 3 months)
• Identity Document (ID)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Grade 12 certificate
• Qualification

NOTE:

• Closing Date: 18 October 2024
• Pre-screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
• Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process.
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POPIA Disclaimer

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• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
• Should you not hear from Tronox Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.