Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE: TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With 6,600 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. Today, with $3.3 billion in annual revenue, we are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products.

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

Process Improvement Engineer  

 

Location

Empangeni, KZN

 

Position Overview

This position is earmarked for process improvement functions. The incumbent is responsible to identify performance gaps and opportunity for improvement in the metallurgical operation, initiate improvement projects, and develop the project through the project life cycle.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

This role is accountable for:

Process Efficiency

• Conduct work in accordance with set strategies, plans and production targets.
• Ensure the optimal use of available resources, both people and equipment.
• Assume responsibility for Equipment selection, Metallurgical process design, Project Life cycles and associated financial metrics within the functional area.
• Complete, process and update all maintenance records and related documentation.
• Oversee the technical development and coaching of PIT's, Engineers- and Technicians-in-Training.

 

Safe and Healthy Work environment

• Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operations, and practices.
• Comply with SHEC- and technical requirements, in line with Plant / Mine availability targets.
• Monitor, identify and respond to defects and / or sub-standard equipment performance and other improvement opportunities.

 

Continuous Improvement

• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives leading to cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments within the specialist field.
• Conduct research work to initiate process changes.
• Function as Business Improvement process champion by consulting with other development sections
• Conduct desktop and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process performance.

 

Customer and Client Relationship Management

• Consult with internal and external customers, relevant statutory bodies to ensure sound business relationship management toward meeting client needs.
• Ensure Tronox's image is maintained and promoted (internally and externally).
• Provide a professional / specialist advisory support service regarding production / product quality across various levels within the organization.

 

Project Management

• Evaluate and complete projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.
• Manage projects regarding processes, technology, and equipment.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• B Eng. Metallurgical- or Chemical Engineering, NQF Level 7 (Mandatory)
• B Eng. Hons NQF Level 8 (Recommended)
• Driver’s License (Mandatory)
• 6 - 8 years’ Metallurgical experience / Plant exposure to metallurgical processes/ Operating within a Heavy Industry environment (Mandatory)
• Computer Literacy (Mandatory)