Job Vacancies at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To identify and locate geological features and make support recommendations
• To investigate Fall of Ground occurrences and adverse rock conditions in safe manner and make support recommendations
• To utilise his/her skills and knowledge and apply it within provided Strata Control systems, processes, policies, procedures and resources, to meet the short-term demands in a defined area, as determined by the HOD. Takes cognisance of Mine Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures, recognising applicable legislation and best practice principles. The ultimate goal and aim are to perform the daily activities in his/her defined area, in a responsible manner, with quality and quantity of work as priority
• Assess operations and procedures carried out by production personnel underground i.e., cutting of pillars, barring and making safe, introduction of new support unit, etc

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Geological Features:

• Identify geological features by means of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Locate unstable geological features
• Determine size, type and location of support
• Conduct rock related monthly risk assessments

Rock Mechanics Report:

• Issue Rock Mechanics support recommendations:
• Indicate type and standard of temporary and permanent support
• Selection of support type based on rock mass assessment in the excavations

Support Audit:

• Conduct the Support Audit
• Identify non-conforming supports and make recommendations for corrective action

Fall-Of-Ground:

• Investigate Fall of Ground (FOG) occurrences and make recommendations for corrective action

RQD Analysis:

• Conduct Rock Quality Designation (RQD) analysis of borehole cores

Point Load Test and UCS:

• Determine Point Load and calculate Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)

Training:

• Conduct on the job training on geological hazards in the workplace Regularly

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Hazard identification skills
• Risk Management skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Report writing skills

Knowledge:

• Strata Control and Mining

Key customers:

• Supervisors / Managers (various disciplines) Geology, Mining
• Full time Health and Safety Representatives
• Workplace Health and Safety Representatives
• Employees
• Contractors
• Suppliers

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Practical Strata Control Certificate (COM)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mining

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment.

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.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated 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, policies and procedures
• 5S Management

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task List.
• Do regular plant inspections
• Apply fault finding techniques
• Capture history & complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Specialist on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the 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
• Perform isolation and complete lockout documents
• 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 Specialist
• Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag on the return item to rotable store
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area
• Handle loads by means of an overhead crane
• Lift and move loads by means of a forklift/Telescopic Boom handler
• Perform standby duties (Own transport will be required)
• Work overtime as and when required
• Any other reasonable tasks required

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results orientation
• Operational problem solving & decision making
• Work standards
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication (English written & verbal)
• Flexibility
• Contributing to team success
• Business understanding
• Adhering to values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy
• Basic Rigging 
• Knowledge:
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Read & Interpret drawings 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years' relevant experience
• Valid Drivers Licence

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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

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.)
• Ensure functionality and reliability of safety critical systems to support a safe work environment and compliance to the OHS Act.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated 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, policies and procedures.
• 5S Management

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with 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 discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

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:

• Interrogate non-published reports standard
• Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
• 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

General:

• Perform senior standby.
• Work overtime as and when required

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

Budgeting:

• Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
• Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
• Monitor plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs
• Monitor Over/ Under Maintenance

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
• Adhering to Values
• Building and Maintaining Relationships

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Sound working knowledge of PLC programming and fault-finding (preferably Siemens PCS7)
• Sound working knowledge of SCADA systems and programming (preferably WINCC).
• Must be familiar with VSD’s.
• Must be familiar with simocode systems.
• Must have a sound working knowledge of HT power reticulation systems.

Knowledge:

• As per Training Matrix

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GCC (Plant) will be advantageous.

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Purpose of the Job:

To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs in line with documented work instructions.

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Manage Risks

• Adhere to the legislated safety, health and environmental standards in every task performed. 
• Isolate and lockout with relevant documents
• Assess and respond to related risks in working areas

CUSTOMERS

• Never hand over equipment that is inappropriately maintained
• Never do a job without receiving authorization in the form of a notification of a work order

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Work execution:

• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task list.
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm work order with the correct time and details to the required standard.
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements.
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other resources were not available for the job on the work order to the maintenance supervisor.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor regarding the deviations observed during the inspection.
• Conduct trade related fault finding on equipment and machinery
• Monitor the efficiency of manufactured equipment and machinery after implementation according to production requirements and engineering maintenance practice
• Conduct fault finding on defective equipment where required
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular underground and plant inspections
• Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment 
• Comply with MHSA, mine standards and procedures and ensure that installations comply with statutory regulations, conform to safety standard and planned maintenance system requirements 
• Ensure awareness of relevant COP content
• Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback and generate orders on SAP system.
• Adhere to lock-out procedure

UNPLANNED INTERVENTIONS:

• Adhere to lock-out procedure and risk requirement before work starts.
• Attend to brake - down quickly and safely.
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root Cause

Planned Interventions:

• Perform isolation and lockout and issue lockout documents
• Prioritise maintenance activities according to production requirements
• Record all data related to the stoppage on the works order

Rotables Management:

• Ensure availability of spares by adhering to rotables procedure were applicable
• Change out item
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area

General

• Communicate maintenance information to the relevant Supervisor

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

Workplace Competencies:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Relevant Maintenance CSAP

Pre-requisites

• Medical fitness as per requirements

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N2 
• Relevant Trade Test Section 13 or 26d
• 3 years underground experience

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on Trackless Mobile Machinery in line with documented work instructions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

• Never hand over equipment that is inappropriately maintained
• Never do a job without receiving authorization in the form of a notification of a work order
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per detailed Task List
• Capture history & complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor (Trackless) on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor (Trackless)
• Generate Notifications from inspections and subsequent Notifications
• Conduct faultfinding on hydraulic systems, internal combustion engines, transmissions and drive lines
• Conduct basic faultfinding on electric circulation under 24V
• Use own judgment to assess machines from a maintenance point of view and conduct own maintenance
• Assist in tyre changes
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• 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 (Trackless)
• 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.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Trade Test Section 13 or 26D
• Grade 12 or N2
• Extensive knowledge on the Deutz engines
• 3 years’ experience

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Purpose of the Job:

To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to underground electrical equipment in line with documented work orders.

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Adhere to the legislated safety, health and environmental standards in every task performed
• Isolate and lockout with relevant documents
• Assess and respond to related risks in working areas

CUSTOMERS

• Never hand over equipment that is inappropriately maintained
• Never do a job without receiving authorization in the form of a notification of a work order
• Ensure Customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task List.
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standard.
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard.
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any tasks where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not avaible for the job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent Notifications
• Conduct trade related fault finding on equipment and machinery
• Conduct live testing and fault-finding based on electrical voltage certification
• Conduct fault-finding on defective equipment where required
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections
• Maintain and repair electrical parts, components and equipment 
• Comply with MHSA, Mine standards and procedures.
• Ensure that installations comply with statutory regulations, conform to safety standard and planned maintenance system requirements 
• Ensure awareness of relevant COP content
• Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback and generate orders on the SAP system.
• Adhere to lock-out procedure.

UNPLANNED INTERVENTIONS:

• Adhere to the lock-out procedure and risk requirements before work commence.
• Attend to breakdowns safely and quickly.
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to assist in determining the root cause.
• Assist with electrical lockouts to other non - electrical discipline persons.

PLANNED INTERVENTIONS:

• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• Record all data related to the stoppage on the work order
• Handover the equipment back to production and report to the control room

ROTABLES MANAGEMENT:

• Change out item
• Transport damaged rotable to lay down area

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

General

• Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled to the Maintenance Supervisor

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / N2
• Trade Test (Section 13 or 26D Electrical Trade Certificate)
• Section 26D QCTO Trade Certificate
• 3 Years relevant experience
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

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Description

The incumbent will be responsible to safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on Trackless Mobile Machinery in line with documented work instructions.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage Risks
• Adhere to the legislated safety, health and environmental standards in every task performed
• Isolate and lockout with relevant documents
• Assess and respond to related risks in working areas.

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Work execution:
• 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
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor (Trackless) on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for the job on the work order to the Maintenance Supervisor (Trackless)
• Generate Notifications from inspections.
• Conduct fault finding on hydraulic systems, internal combustion engines, transmissions and drive lines
• Conduct fault finding on all electric systems, electronic systems, PLC’s and engine management systems (all less than 100V)
• Assist in tyre changes
• Unplanned Interventions:
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• Attend to breakdowns 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 (Trackless)
• Rotables 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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Trade Test Section 26D
• 3 years’ experience

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Purpose of the Job:

Tsafely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs in line with documented work instructions.

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 
Manage Risks

• Adhere tthe legislated safety, health and environmental standards in every task performed.
• Isolate and lockout with relevant documents.
• Assess and respond trelated risks in working areas.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.

CUSTOMERS  

• Ensure Customer satisfaction (Production and Engineering).

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed task list.
• Capture history and complete the notification tthe required standard.
• Confirm work order with the correct time and details tthe required standard.
• Provide feedback tthe Maintenance Supervisor on any tasks where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements.
• Communicate if spares, equipment, or other factors were not available for the job on the work order and tthe Maintenance Supervisor.
• Generate notifications from inspections and sub sequent notification.
• Conduct fault finding on defective equipment where required.
• Ensure adherence thealth and safety, environment, quality, and housekeeping in section.
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
• Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components, and equipment.
• Comply with (Occupational Health and Safety Act) OHSA and (Mine Health and Safety Act) MHSA standards, ensure that installations comply with statutory regulations, conform tsafety standard and                planned maintenance system requirements.
• Ensure awareness of relevant COP content.
• Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback, and generate orders on the SAP system.
• Adhere tlock-out procedure.

UNPLANNED INTERVENTIONS:

• Adhere tlock-out procedure and risk requirement before work commence.
• Attend tbreakdowns effectively and safely.

ROTABLES MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure availability of spares by adhering tRotables procedure where applicable.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / N2 
• Relevant Trade Certificate

Experience in: 

• Conveyor Belt and Screening arrangements,
• Pumping arrangements – single and multistage centrifugal,
• Jaw and Cone Crushers,
• Lifting Equipment Usage,
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements
• Underground / Surface experience
• 3 Years relevant experience in maintaining:

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to the plant in line with documented work.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox).

PEOPLE

• All people in the plant

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections
• 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, conform to safety standard and planned maintenance system requirements
• Complete breakdown work order, create notification, provide feedback and generate orders on the SAP system

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Cost reduction and continuous improvement

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication (English written and verbal)
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business understanding
• Adhering to values

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/N3 & Qualified Trade Test
• 3 years relevant experience

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Purpose of Job:

To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance. 

SHEQ

Manage Risks:

• Ensure the legislated safety, health and environmental standards are maintained.
• 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.
• Perform RCFA and HIRA analyses on existing plant equipment.

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team:

• 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.
• 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

CUSTOMERS

• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance and physical maintenance

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses.

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session.
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses.
• Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session.
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
• HSEC impact
• Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
• Cost benefit to the organisation
• Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process.
• Record actions arising from RCFA.
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCFA's (KPI until close out)
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
• Analyse equipment failure history
• Log equipment problems identified for further action.
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCFA.
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
• Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments.
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications.

Work Analysis:

• Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring.
• Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified equipment.
• Ensure sustained FLAC improvements.

Contractor Management:

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs.

Rotables Management:

• Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points)

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Monitor Work Centre Maintenance Budget
• Control Maintenance Costs

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• An accredited Section 13 Trade Certificate (Mechanical / Electrical)
• A valid N4 Certificate and studying towards a N5

Additional Qualifications:

• Supervisor training certificate
• Knowledge of the SAP Planned Maintenance System

Required Experience:

• 4 Years experience as a supervisor

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Supervise personnel and control analytical processes in the laboratory by ensuring that all equipment, material and resources are available and optimally functioning to provide a professional laboratory service to the mine/smelter.

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.
• Perform LSBO, PTO, Near miss, MOC management plans auditing and action management on IMS
• Focus and drive mini business target performance of the laboratory and related reporting against such targets
• Participate in formal SHEQ Audits
• Participate in Significant Incident investigations regarding customer complaints and non-conformance

PEOPLE

• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Plan and schedule shifts in relation to availability of personnel and workload requirements
• Supervise performance against set targets and competencies
• Coach, mentor and train personnel on various methodology implemented within the laboratory
• Participate in recruitment process
• Manage KPI’s of reporting personnel
• Authorised to train reporting employees (ISO 17025)

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Monitor product specifications before authorisation of results
• Monitor service delivery in terms of Service Level Agreements with customers
• Liaise with Group Logistics and Production

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Ensure that material, tools and equipment is available and properly functioning for all shifts (create job cards for maintenance)
• Ensure the development and improvement of all analytical methods within the laboratory
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of the Quality system according to ISO 17025 requirements by all laboratory personnel (control charts, checklists and control work)
• Focus on turn-around time of samples
• Maintain and implement work instructions and analytical standards for daily laboratory operations
• Ensure effective stock control and ordering of items or services through the procurement system of the organisation
• Ensure that all analytical reports and records are legible, available and correct
• Accepts responsibility as Technical Signatory for the laboratory results and carry legal appointment as required by ISO 17025.
• Compiling the Certificate of Analysis by assuming responsibility by signing off the certificate, as technical signatory
• Have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test/calibration/inspection.
• Be able to assess and interpret the data, and act on any trends observed.
• Ensure the quality of the results and be confident when authorising results or measurements.
• Have comprehension of the Technical Requirements of the relevant International or National standard
• Be conversant with the ISO 9001 quality management system implemented within the organisation.
• Authorise, check, interpret and process daily results
• Participate in Samancor Group ISO 17025 audits
• Authorise to develop, modify, validate methods and roll out procedures to ensure quality control measures are integrated into the laboratory processes
• Be able to do all back calculations on all instrumentation outputs
• Prepare and analyse samples for continuous evaluation of TS (Technical Signature) competency as required by ISO 17025
• Coordinate the handling of subcontracted test work
• Perform standby duties

GROWTH

• Initiative pertaining to shift operation improvements

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Control costs in area of responsibility

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 programs
• Samancor systems – SAP/COUPA, IMS,LIMS, MES, EBMS
• Sample Manager (Create templates, set up limits and create new users)
• Project management

Knowledge:

• ISO 17025; ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001 and ISO 19011
• Applicable legislation
• In depth knowledge on all main laboratory equipment, methodologies, calibration and trouble- shooting, first line maintenance (LECO, TGA, XRF, ICP, Potentio meters)

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
• 3 Years' relevant experience