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 compliment 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 - Engineering
Primary Location : Smelter Operations (Saldanha)
Position Summary
This position will be part of the Instrumentation team and will be responsible maintenance and repair activities on Instrumentation equipment as well as higher level faultfinding in the plant and processes. Development, executing new ideas and contributing to improvement/problem solving is further requirements as well as the ability to function as an effective team member.
Qualification & Experience
Grade 12 Mathematics & Physical Science with a minimum E symbol or Technical N2 Mathematics & Science with a minimum E symbol. N2 Qualification with the following subjects: Instrumentation Trade Theory Industrial Electronics Certified Trade Test Qualification Valid code 08 (Code B) driver’s license 2 Years Post Trade Test experience and a sound knowledge of and experience in heavy industry environment.
Knowledge & Skills
Computer Literacy with knowledge of MS Office Good communication and administration skills Knowledge of MS Office assisting in Daily Scheduling and Planning of tasks Knowledge of Process Automation belt scales and Schenck weigh feeders Siemens level and pressure and flow transmitter knowledge In depth knowledge of ABB and Siemens analyzers Good faultfinding and communication skills Ability to apply systematic fault finding and problem-solving techniques (RCA and RCFA) Experience with PLC’s and SCADA systems (Mitsubishi PLC’s and ABB 800M) Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Job Responsibilities
Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act and company specific SHE Policies and procedures. Prepared to be a Team Worker able to assist the team to set and achieve targets. Willingness to work overtime, shift, and standby duties. Be able to work under pressure and independently. Respond to breakdowns and fault finding. Repair, maintain, implement and commissioning of Industrial Instruments
Note
Closing date: 12 July 2024 Please note that the above position will require the successful applicant to work shifts on a permanent basis 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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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 within weeks (4) weeks of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful
