Instrument Mechanician

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.

About

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

Instrument Mechanician

Location

Mine Site (Brand se Baai)

Position Overview

This position is part of the PCP East Engineering department and is required to work dayshift executing statutory tasks as determined by the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as periodical inspection, repairing, maintaining, fault finding and the reporting of faulty equipment used to measure and control Plant variables. This position is also required to do standby duties.

Primary 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.
• Repair, maintain, implement and commissioning of Industrial Instruments.
• Must do standby and working overtime if needed in case of emergency or when production is down.
• Perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance to the Mine Health and Safety Act, Mine’s Code of Practice, Procedures, Standards and Company SHE objectives.
• Ensure sound maintenance approach.
• Continuous improvement on plant equipment and process flow.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Certified Trade Test Qualification with a full N2 technical certificate with mathematics, science, applicable trade theory and respective trade related 4th subject.
• Valid code 08 (Code B) driver’s license.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer Literacy with knowledge of MS Office.
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Experience in Process Automation Mass Flow Gauges and Electromechanical Belt Scales.
• Knowledge of MS Office assisting in Daily Scheduling and Planning of tasks.
• Knowledge of Conveyor Safety Devices (CT Systems experience will be an advantage).
• Ability to apply systematic fault finding and problem-solving techniques (RCA and RCFA).
• Experience with PLC’s and SCADA systems (Mitsubishi PLC’s and ADROIT SCADA).
• Knowledge of Siemens variable speed drives.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act*.
• Knowledge of PA scales and densities.
• Endress & Hauser/Vega level and pressure transmitter knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of Magnetic flowmeters.
• Good faultfinding and communication skills.
• Planning (Routine Work Maintenance).

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.

POPIA Disclaimer

By Sending Your CV And Application You Agree To

• 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.