Millwright - Heavy Industry Maintenance Specialist - Vredenburg, South Africa - Tronox

Description

About Us

Tronox is a leading vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Our company mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials, providing essential products for various industries. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents are dedicated to operating safe, reliable, and responsible facilities.

Our Values

• We prioritize 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.

Job Summary

This position will provide support to the Smelter plant, which includes the CO Generation plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for first-line mechanical and electrical duties to improve plant reliability, increase equipment performance, and minimize production downtime from unplanned equipment stoppages. The role will require day and night shift work, as well as overtime and standby work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain assets, equipment, and surrounding infrastructure to minimize adverse impact on production.
• Daily liaison with relevant plant personnel at different levels regarding breakdowns, spares, and equipment.
• Perform hands-on maintenance support during breakdowns and shutdowns.
• Pro-active approach and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct technical evaluations (testing) of equipment.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act and comply with company-specific SHE policies and procedures.
• Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operations, and practices.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with technical investigations and RCFA's.
• Identification of defects, including safety and reporting to Supervisor.
• Conduct operations and support to CO Gen plant.
• Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Mathematics & Physical Science with a minimum E symbol or Technical N2 Mathematics & Science with a minimum E symbol.
• Minimum of a N2 Qualification with the following subjects: Electrical Trade Theory, Fitting & Machining Trade Theory, Electronics, and/or Engineering drawings.
• 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 and Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Routine work maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of the 5's principles.
• Sound understanding and application of OHSA regulations & SANS.
• Knowledge of technical drawings, electrical, instrumentation, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Knowledge of low & medium voltage operations, fault finding, and repairs.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Computer literate.
• SAP knowledge.