Chemical Engineer - Newcastle
Listing reference: arcmt_000264
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Arcelor
Introduction
Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.
Job description
- Execution of projects.
- Oversee the dayshift team tasks and effectiveness.
- Issue RFQ's for projects and manpower.
- Plan and schedule equipment maintenance.
- Ordering of commodities
- Optimizing production.
- Provide technical support to the production teams.
- Conduct safety and FPS audits.
- Assist in driving safety initiatives.
- Troubleshooting and fault finding.
- Identify and execute plant improvement projects.
- Assist in the planning and execution of plant shutdowns.
- Assist in developing and updating operating procedures.
- Ensure equipment inspection files is up to date.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications:
- B-Eng./ BSc Degree (NQF 8/10) in Chemical Engineering
- Government Certificate of Competency (Preferable)
Experience and Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
- Good understanding of engineering processes
- Good under of fluid flow and heat transfer.
- Good understanding of mechanical equipment such as pumps, turbines and heat exchangers.
- Preferably experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
- Incident investigation (RCAT).
- Conducting RCA's.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Ability to correlate and analyze plant data.
- Good knowledge and application of faultfinding.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated and a critical thinker.
- Good communication and people skills.
- Pro-active problem solving and forward thinking.