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

Project Resident Engineer
(Fixed Term - 2 years)

 

Location

Namakwa Sands – South Africa

 

Position Overview

The role of a Resident Engineer (2.13.1 engineer) under the Mine Health and Safety Act involves significant responsibilities related to ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of machinery, buildings, structures, and tanks within a mining environment. This role is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe working environment and preventing accidents or hazards within mining operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities

This role is accountable for:

Report to the Project Manager. Appointed as 2.13.1 Subordinate Engineer under the Mine Health and Safety Act, responsible for the following: Safe installation, proper operation, running, and maintenance of all machinery Safe erection and maintenance of all buildings, structures, and tanks. Ensuring that safety appliances, mechanisms, and guards are maintained in good condition. Compliance with regulations relating to machinery. Stopping the work of any apparatus or machine that may pose a danger to individuals. Additionally, the 2.13.1 engineer must work within the framework of the Mine Health and Safety Act to uphold safety standards and protect individuals working at Tronox sites. Ensuring Health and Safety standards are implemented, Continuously assess, always maintained and provide assistance / guidance as needed to the project team. Efficient Management of Safety Team Ensuring Health and Safety standards are incorporated into design and ensuring 2014 construction regulations for all on-site contractors. Site communications – internally and to client team.

 

Qualifications & Experience

Applicable B Eng, BSc (Eng) or B Tech degree SAMTRAC qualification advantageous Computer literate – MS Office and MS Projects Government Certificate of Competency Mining 15 Years’ experience in the Construction / Heavy industry or Mining environment. At least 5 Years’ experience as an appointed 2.13.1 or 2.13.3.1 appointee in a mine, or a combination thereof. Driver’s license (Code B)

 

Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Working knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Drive for results, strong interpersonal, leaderships and organizational skills. Good experience on large construction projects. 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.