Senior Reliability Engineer (24 Months - Fixed Term)

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into​ products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

About the Role

The incumbent will provide support to the Mineral Separation Team and will be accountable for Maintenance Operational Excellent support and the facilitation, execution of asset and reliability activities.

This role is accountable for:

Plant Maintenance

• Provide leadership in line with Tronox values
• Assist to deliver best practice maintenance at MSP
• Assist to develop and maintains Maintenance business plan
• Assist to ensure maintenance KPI’s are measured, reviewed, and improved to agree targets
• Assist to develop and implement maintenance budget and report cost performance relative to budget and forecast
• Assist with accurate CAPEX and OPEX forecasting
• Manage the implementation of smaller projects
• Facilitates OE activities and improvements in line with reliability strategy
• Champion idea generation within teams
• Assist to ensure plant modifications are adequately risk assessed through management of change
• Assist to ensure maintenance work management procedures are in line with safety values
• Ensure management and integrity of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Projects, CI & Plant Optimization

• Drive improvement projects towards enhancing business operations
• Optimise processes, investigates, and conducts feasibility studies
• Conduct simulation projects, assist with production forecasting, maintenance planning optimization and support

Project Management

• Manage projects with regards to processes, technology, and equipment
• Evaluate and complete projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframe and according to specified budgetary requirements.
• Provide input and focus on projects and project team.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Effective Staff Supervision

Create structures for project execution, monitor and track progress. Complete individual implementation timeously. Communicate project activities to optimize the application of resources and staff. Manage team performance of operational initiatives and stakeholders with regards to project initiatives. Manage and coordinate ad hoc and / or ongoing BI initiatives. Review and update of standards & procedures Lead an optimized team structure that is manned by staff that are motivated, empowered and led by sound performance management and transformational leadership practices. Promote teamwork, provide support and manage performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans of subordinates. Oversee all recruitment and HR related activities of reporting staff. Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Manager (direct superior). Compliance Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operation, and practices. Compliance with SHEQ and technical requirements, in line with Plant Availability targets. Implements SHEQ programs and ensure adherence to all relevant statutory requirements with regard to MHSA and other applicable laws and charters. (EE, BEEE, ESD, Social and Labour plan) Monitor, identify, and respond to defects and / or sub-standard equipment performance and other improvement opportunities. Customer and Client Relationship Management Support core business by ensuring appropriate stakeholder relationships towards enhancing the corporate profile. Manage internal and external relations, including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that the business needs are met, and employees are satisfied. Represent Tronox Namakwa Sands at applicable forums. Provide relevant and specialized support to applicable stakeholders

About You

• B Eng / B Tech in Mech / Electrical Engineering (Mandatory)
• GCC MHS Act will be an added advantage
• Registered at ECSA will be advantageous
• 3 - 5 years’ Maintenance experience within a heavy industry environment (Mandatory)
• Valid code RSA driver’s license (Code B / Code 8) – preferably code C1 or above

Why Join Tronox?

Our global reach is strengthened by our human connections. We challenge one another to deliver excellence and encourage our people to think big. Together, we develop innovations that make products vibrant and durable as we contribute to a cleaner world.  ​​

When you join Tronox, you will work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognize that when you grow, we grow. 

In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits, we provide a work experience that prioritizes what truly matters:
 

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

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