Summary: Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting...

Job Details

  • Company: Vacancy Mail Zimbabwe
  • Location: Unki Mines Shurugwi

Job Description

Job Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Unki Mines Shurugwi

The Section Engineer Smelter is responsible for providing operational service to the Engineering Manager with a 1-2 year planning horizon. The role ensures effective operation, maintenance and availability of the smelter plant. Legally appointed under SI 109 of 1990

Duties and Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Carrying legal appointment in operational area of responsibility

Ensuring the highest levels of Safety Health and Environmental performance within your area of responsibility

Ensuring compliance to company standards as required

Taking responsibility for timely closure of the above audits

Ensuring compliance with social performance requirements that include identifying and managing social and human rights impacts and risks associated with the department

Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out to best practice standards

Ensuring availability and maintenance of the smelter plant and all its ancillaries

Operational Expenditure Budgeting and cost management

Effective planning of stay in business projects and associated capital

Providing technical advice and leadership to the foremen

The safe and optimal maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment to required standards

Sub-ordinate support to the Section Engineering Manager

Ensuring that the business plan is achieved

Implementing and maintain ISO 45001, ISO14001 and ISO 9001 standards

Ensuring that the Smelter processes are delivering their intended output, in terms of matte product specifications

Maintenance, operation of assets and operational management

Managing plant upgrade projects (belt replacements, pump upgrades, crusher and compressor refurbishments)

Introducing new mechanical systems including installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing

Ensuring individuals and teams have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

Five years post Engineering qualification experience

Technical knowledge and Skills

Exposure to furnaces, converters, gas cleaning plants, and heavy industrial equipment.

Computer literacy.

Proficiency in English.

How to Apply

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