Job Title: Graduate (Metallurgical Engineering)
Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Mokopane (Onsite)
Purpose of Role:
This role aligns with the skills development clause in the Regional Framework Agreement between Anglo and Weir Group. This agreement emphasizes collaboration on various strategic initiatives, including skills development. The skills development clause likely focuses on enhancing employee competencies through targeted training and development programs, which aligns with Weir's broader learning and development policies.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Plant Design review and audit
Ensure optimal material handling and processing efficiency in a plant, by evaluating the overall process flow. Identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement and assessing the placement of equipment to maximize operational efficiency and safety.Conduct performance audits and evaluate the plant's operational efficiency. Utilize data analysis, computer modeling, and benchmarking to further identify areas for improvement.Reliability Modeling and testing
Gather historical data on equipment performance, failure rates, maintenance records, and operational condition. Apply statistical methods to analyze the failure data to help predict future performance and identify trends. Develop strategies to improve maintenance practices, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.Preventative maintenance plan
List all equipment and critical assets, detailing their maintenance history. Develop specific maintenance tasks with clear instructions and safety precautions, and schedule these tasks based on manufacturer recommendations and operational hours. Assign responsibilities to trained personnel, ensure all necessary tools and materials are available, and use checklists to guide and document tasks. Regularly audit the maintenance process to identify areas for improvement, using data analysis and benchmarking to optimize strategies.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
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Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate.