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

Position Title

Senior E&I Technician

Location

Mine Site (Brand se Baai)


Position Overview

This position will provide support to the Mining team and will be responsible for higher level Electrical, Instrumentation and Control faultfinding. This position will also provide software support, develop, and execute new ideas and contributing to improvement / problem solving. As such, it is essential that the person filling this position must be able to function as an effective team member.


Primary Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to do standby and work overtime. Software support i.e., Adroit SCADA and Mitsubishi PLC, Honeywell DCS. Execution of Routine Work Maintenance (RWM) plans. High level faultfinding. Maintenance installation of conveyor safety devices, Unipro 4’s, Weight meters, densitometers, flow meters, pressure and level transmitters. Assist electrical personnel with faultfinding and other minor electrical tasks. Siemens and ABB drives faultfinding experience.

Qualifications & Experience

National Diploma Instrumentation (N6/T3/S4). 3-5 years operational experience in maintenance within a heavy industry environment. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and SCADA. Valid code RSA driver’s license (Code B / Code 8) – preferably code C1 or above.

Knowledge & Skills

A working knowledge of NOSA Health & Safety principles, ISO standards and Continuous Improvement. Working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 (Low-Voltage Installations). Experienced with PA UNIPRO for Densities and Weightometers. Experienced with SIMOCODE’s and VSD’s. Sound knowledge of SAP Plant Management (SAP PM). Good communication skills. The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of and experience in all aspects of field. instrumentation e.g., pressure, flow, temperature, analytical, level etc. Project planning (MS Projects) and project commissioning would be preferred.

Key Competencies

Ensure a healthy environment is maintained and adhere to MHSA requirements. Implement and maintain practices to produce safe quality low-cost product. Comply with Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality (SHEQ) standards and Company Standard. Operating Practices (SOP’s). Work diligently to meet performance manage plan targets and Company Values. Identify, monitor, and respond to defects and / or sub-standard equipment performance and any other improvement opportunities. Initiate continuous improvement initiatives leading to cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments and technology within the specialist field. Conduct research work to initiate process changes. Liaise with other sections; manage projects and technology to enhance operations. Accept responsibility for supporting production departments by adhering to production- and services maintenance schedules. Attend to breakdowns whilst maintaining set production targets. Ensure effective water and energy management, the optimal use of physical assets and available resources (both people and equipment). Assume responsibility for the quality of maintenance work conducted within the mining area. Conduct troubleshooting to identify root cause for substandard operating conditions.

 

The following documentation should accompany your application:

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

NOTE:

Closing Date: 31 January 2025 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.

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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.