Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

at  tronox

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
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Duration
Two year Contract
Location
Namakwa Sands, Mine Site (Brand se Baai), Western Cape
Position Overview
This position will take full responsibility of managing the Mechanical design of two large projects that are currently in Pre-feasibility study (PFS) phases. On the successful completion of the PFS phase, these projects will proceed, subject to approval, to the Feasibility study and Detailed Design phases. On completion of the Detailed Design phases this position will play an active role in the Execution phases of these multiyear large capital projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Mechanical Engineering design on a large project.
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are incorporated into the design.
• Ensure compliance to the 2014 construction regulations for all on site contractors.
• Liaise with the design contractors to ensure technical integrity.
• The compiling of the scope of work for Mechanical work.
• Liaise with the Construction Manager to ensure mechanical work integrity and adherence to specifications and required QA checks and verification.
• Technical problem solving during the study, design and construction phases.
• Progress measurements / feedback.
• Reports to the Project Manager.

Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory)

• Mechanical B Eng, BSc (Eng) or B Tech degree, NQF Level 8
• Computer literate – MS Office and MS Projects
• Code B driver’s license
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering design and construction on large capital projects in a heavy industry or mining environment.
• A Project Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mining or Factories) will be advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of project management processes.
• Previous construction management experience.
• Sound knowledge of feasibility studies, detailed design, construction and commissioning workflows

Key Attributes

• Personal attributes required: Confident, tenacious, innovative, self-motivated, responsible, team worker, adaptable, analytically able, client oriented, pro-active and strongly oriented towards excellence in project management.
• Drive for results, strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
• Should be able to work under pressure.

• Take ownership of the Mechanical Engineering design on a large project.
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are incorporated into the design.
• Ensure compliance to the 2014 construction regulations for all on site contractors.
• Liaise with the design contractors to ensure technical integrity.
• The compiling of the scope of work for Mechanical work.
• Liaise with the Construction Manager to ensure mechanical work integrity and adherence to specifications and required QA checks and verification.
• Technical problem solving during the study, design and construction phases.
• Progress measurements / feedback.
• Reports to the Project Manager