• Job Description

  Req#: a22jku1y76py

  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 Process Improvement Engineer
  
  Location
  Namakwa Sands, Smelter (Saldanha Bay)
  
  Position Overview
  The Senior Process Improvement Engineer will be accountable for technical support and medium-term technical improvement projects on the SME site.
  
  Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate process audits, health assessments, and data analysis for process optimization.
  • Provide technical production support to the S&OP process.
  • Assist in investigations following significant incidents and production excursions.
  • Lead/Assist with HAZOP and PHR studies and drive Process Safety Management initiatives.
  • Identify process control improvement opportunities and work with the process control & operations teams to make improvements / resolve issues.
  • Manage medium to long-term opportunities in accordance with project management principles.
  • Support Operational Excellence, Green House Gas, and Centre of Excellence initiatives.
  • Assist production and maintenance teams with troubleshooting - Utilizing established techniques such as RCFA, FMEA, DMAIC and LSS.
  • Oversee the technical development and coaching of Metallurgical Engineers- and Professionals-in-Training.
  • Ensure appropriate technical documentation is correct and up to date.

  Process Efficiency:

  • Conduct work in accordance with set strategies, plans, and production targets. Ensure optimal use of available resources, assume responsibility for equipment selection, metallurgical process design, and project life cycles.
  • Safe and Healthy Work Environment:
  • Participate in safety initiatives, ensure HAZOPS are conducted, maintain a healthy environment, and comply with SHEQ and technical requirements.

  Continuous Improvement:

  • Initiate continuous improvement opportunities leading to cost-saving initiatives. Stay updated on new developments within the specialist field, conduct research work to initiate process changes, and act as a Business Improvement process champion.

  Customer and Client Relationship Management:

  • Set up, monitor, and update a stakeholder register for each project study phase. Maintain and promote the T&I image, provide professional advisory support service.

  Project Management:

  • Set up, monitor, and update project study schedules, risk registers, and expense control tools. Compile a detailed project study Scope Of Work, evaluate and complete project post-completion audits.

  Qualifications & Experience

  • BEng/MetEng, BTech Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering Discipline
  • 10+ years in a Metallurgical Plant / Operating within a Heavy Industry Environment (Essential)
  • 5+ years in a Pyrometallurgy field will be advantageous.

  
  Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of configuration and installation of Microsoft products.
  • Comprehension of quality management techniques and principles
  • Ability to evaluate and analyse data, facts and figures
  • Good knowledge of security and data privacy principles
  • Up-to-date knowledge of new hardware, software, and applications

  NOTE:

  • Closing date is Wednesday, 06 March 2024
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • 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.
  • Applications received without the supporting documents will not be considered.

  POPIA Disclaimer
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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 KZN Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

• About the company

  Tronox Limited is an American worldwide chemical company involved in the titanium products industry with approximately 7,000 employees.

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