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Samancor Chrome’s history goes back as far as 1975, when it was established as a result of a merger between SA Manganese Ltd and Amcor Ltd. SA Manganese was formed in 1926 to mine manganese ore in the Northern Cape. Amcor was established in 1937 to exploit mineral deposits for the steel industry and to process those minerals into ferroalloys.
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
- 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.)
- Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
- Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
- Conduct Post Investment Reviews
PEOPLE
Manage the Section:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
- Labour compliment in line with labour 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 self-discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc)
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance level
- Conduct recruitment interviews
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Maintenance Support:
- Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
- Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant
Solve problems and implement solutions:
- Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
- Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards
Work execution:
- Perform planned job observations
- Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
- 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
- Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
- Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
- Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site
Work Analysis:
- Interrogate non-published reports standard
- Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
- Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
Contractor Management:
- Approve the use of contractor Artisans
GROWTH
- Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
- Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
- Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant
SHAREHOLDER VALUE
- Manage the Section costs
- Conduct feasibility studies
- Scope and cost projects
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Safety Awareness
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Planning, Organising & Control
- Results Orientation
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Building Strong Teams
- Business Acumen
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
- Microsoft programsSamancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES) or similar
Knowledge:
- Advanced project management skills of large capital projects
- Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience in a large manufacturing environment
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
- MBA/ MBL
- Professional registration with ECSA
- Advanced Project Management
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To optimise the production process and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in a safe manner, in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
- 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.)
- Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
- Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
- Manage Product and Process Quality
PEOPLE
Manage the Section:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
- Labour compliment in line with labour 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)
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance level
- Conduct recruitment interviews
- Ensure self-discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc)
BUSINESS PROCESSES
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- People Management
- Organizational Development
- Financial Management
- Manage Product and Process Quality
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction w.r.t quality
- Production Management
- Maintenance Support
- Solve problems and implement solutions in the Plant
- Work execution
- Work analysis
- Contractor Management
- Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
- Achieve Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives
- Manage section budget and costs
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Safety Awareness
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Planning, Organising & Control
- Results Orientation
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Building Strong Teams
- Business Acumen
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
- Maintenance Management
- Organisational Development
- Financial Management
Knowledge:
- Computer Literacy (MS Office/SAP)
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.)/Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
- 6 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy ferroalloy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC and AC furnaces, Ferrochrome),
- Preferably 2 years managerial experience
- Computer Literacy
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Recognised managerial qualification (MDP)
- Eight (8) years’ experience gained in a heavy Ferroalloy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC furnaces, Ferrochrome)
- Four (4) Years in a Supervisory or Management capacity
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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to the plant in line with planned, unplanned, breakdown and documented work
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:
- Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, environment, risk and quality standards and requirements
- Comply with OHSA standards, statutory regulations, conform to safety standards, housekeeping standards (5S) and planned maintenance system requirementsPeople:
- Ensure co-operation as a team member during team activities and tasks
Customers:
Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering a first-time right service to them
Business Processes:
- Perform the job as outlined in the work order and as per the detailed task list
- Capture history & complete the notification to the required standard
- Apply fault-finding techniques to resolve field instrument, PLC and related issues
- Be able to apply basic understanding of Low Voltage systems to assist with fault finding and identification of root cause failures
- Conduct regular plant inspections as per schedules, report and correct any deviations found
- Maintaining Instrumentation documentation including drawings
- Confirm work order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
- Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and job requirements
- Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications
- Attend to breakdown quickly and safely
- Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root cause
- Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled 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
Rotable Management:
- Change out item
- Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock
- Create reservation for rotable on PM order
- Create subsequent notification
- Complete all fields on the “Damage” tag on the return item to rotable store
- Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area
Mobile Equipment:
- Lift and move loads by means of a Forklift
- Handle loads by means of an Overhead Crane, Hoist and or Lifting Tackle and or machinery
- Operate Aerial/Boom/Cherri Picker
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
- Fault finding and repairs to C&I equipment
- Drawing Interpretation
Knowledge:
- SAP Knowledge
- Drives, soft-starters and PLC
- Remote I/O
- UPS Systems
- Electric Arc Furnaces
- Low voltage systems
- Basic Hydraulics
- Basic Raw Material Handling Equipment
- Basic Mechanics
- Basic Hand Tools
- Valves actuation and control
- Gas Systems
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Safety Awareness
- Initiative
- Managing Work
- Results Orientation
- Work Standards
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Contributing to Team Success
- Adhering to Values
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12/N3 Certificate with trade test in Instrumentation
- 3 years’ experience in field instruments
- Knowledge of SAP System and MS Office
CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2022
Work Level
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Description
Purpose Of The Job:
To be the continuous improvement driver of the Metallurgical process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations and implementing projects in a safe manner.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
- Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
- Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ related matters
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Process Reliability:
- Update Process Strategy
- Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
Process Management:
CMMS:
- Update GSAP Master Data
- Report process measures
Project Management:
- Implement improvement projects
Growth:
- Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Shareholder Value:
- Monitor and control section costs
Requirements
- Metallurgical or Chemical/Process Engineering Degree/Diploma
- A Qualification of a full University Degree (4 year) will be advantageous
- Pyrometallurgy as elective subject will be advantageous
- 4 years relevant experience
- Experience in the FeCr or Pyrometallurgy environment will be advantageous
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Safety Leadership
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Planning, Organising & Control
- Results Orientation
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Building Strong Teams
- Business Acumen
SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Panel Interviews
- Assessments
Closing date: 03 January 2023
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Description
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT and QUALITY
- Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
PEOPLE
- Build trust and relationship with all personnel in the plant
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
- Electrical maintenance, fault-finding and commissioning on conveyor belts, slurry pumps, two speed motor hoists, compressors, cooling fans, mud guns, overhead cranes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge and understanding of electrical reticulation
- Installations and commissioning of ABB drives
- Electrical maintenance and switching on medium voltage, and low voltage
- Perform standby duties and work overtime when required
- Ensure adherence to the standards and requirements of ISO 9000, ISO 14001 and 18001
- Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis 5 why’s on equipment failures, and corrective task in respect of electrical faults found
- Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components, and equipment as well as low- and high-level electrical equipment
- Comply with OHSA standards, ensure that electrical installations comply with statutory regulations Sans 10142, conform to safety standard and planned maintenance system requirements
- Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback, and generate orders on the SAP system
- Execution and confirmations of work orders daily on Sap system
SHAREHOLDER VALUE
- Cost reduction and continuous improvement
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 / N3 & and a relevant Trade Test
- 3 years’ relevant experience
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- MV Switching Regulations (ORHVS) and SAP Knowledge would be advantageous
- Wireman’s license advantage
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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To safely transport, excavate, load, prepare and discharge various materials to and from different plant locations by means of surface mobile equipment on a shift basis.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
- Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
- 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.)
- Ensure the OHSA and environmental standards are maintained
- 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
- Comply to the 5S requirements and manage your area of responsibility
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
- To operate the following Surface Mobile Equipment in accordance to operational and safety standards:
- Articulated Dump Truck
- Front End Loader with bucket
- Front End Loader with Ingot loading bucket
- Communicate progress of shift work verbally to Coordinator
- Submit activities sheet (log sheet) to Coordinator at end of shift and to other plant areas when requested
- Identify and communicate safety/ health/ environmental hazards and non-conformance
- Report damages and assist with investigations if formed part of incident
- Ensure own license compliance
- Identify and report problems on machines by means of pre- and post-start checklist
- To safely transport, break, excavate, load, prepare and discharge various materials (hot and cold) to and from different plant locations by means of surface mobile equipment, by means of standards on a shift basis
- Stockpile and slag dump maintenance
- All documentation completed correctly and timeously (checklists and activity tick list)
- Inspecting and driving a surface mobile equipment in accordance with the required standards & procedures
- Assist the Diesel Mechanic with basic tasks during a breakdown situation (No diesel mechanic specialized tasks may be performed)
- Performing overtime work when required
- Any other relevant task required
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Safety Awareness
- Initiative
- Managing work
- Results Orientation
- Work Standards
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Contributing to Team Success
- Adhering to values
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
Skills:
- Good coordination skills (Hand/ eye and foot)
- Kindly attach copies of relevant qualifications and documentation together with CV
IN MAKING THE FINAL SELECTION, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ACHIEVING THE SAMANCOR CHROME EMPLOYMENT EQUITY OBJECTIVES
CLOSING DATE: 27 December 2022
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- External: Grade 12 or N3
- Internal: Grade 12 or N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects)
- 1 years’ relevant experience in a logistics environment
- Valid driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8)
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Experience of the plant, raw and final materials
- Basic Production Skills Programme
- Valid Surface Mobile Equipment licenses (Front End Loader & Articulated Dump)
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Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all maintenance and/ or modifications of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdown work ensuring high quality workmanship of artisans and contractors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
- 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.)
- 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
- 5S Management
CUSTOMERS
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
- Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quickly and safely as possible
- Provide constant feedback to the plant production personnel w.r.t. the progress of any maintenance work on the plant
- Align the maintenance effort with plant production priorities
PEOPLE
Supervise the Team:
- Ensure an 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
- 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
BUSINESS PROCESSES
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:
- Provide resource & equipment information for plan review
- Assist with reviewing of task lists
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)
- Execute planned work as per schedule and ensure correct close-out on SAP.
- Carry out shutdown preparation (tools, spares and resources)
Work execution:
- Reallocate resources and postpone jobs if necessary
- Manage materials if work order is postponed
- Ensure quality of work completed
- Check confirmations
- Technically complete works orders on a regular basis
- SAP PM and SAP HR System work
- Perform standby duties
- Work overtime as and when required
- Act in higher position when required
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
- Create SES for unplanned work
- Manage contractor activities on site
- Physically 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
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Safety Leadership
- Innovation
- Co-ordinate and Control
- Results Orientation
- Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Work Standards
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Managing Conflict
- Flexibility
- Team Supervision
- Business Understanding
- Adhering to values
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
As per Training Matrix
Knowledge:
As per Training Matrix
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- External: N6 Certificate light current or similar
- Internal: N5 Certificate studying towards N6/T4/S4 light current or similar
- 4 years’ relevant experience, preferably 1 years’ supervisory experience
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
- Siemens PCS7 (PLC/ WINCC/ NetPro)
- AS/ OS networking
- Profi-Bus networking
- Drivers’ License (Minimum B/ Code 8)
ADVANTAGEOUS
- National Diploma S4 or B-Tech Electrical Engineering Light Current
- Relevant Trade Certificate
- Supervisory Development Training Certificate
- SAP/ MES Knowledge
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