About Tronox:
We are dedicated to responsibly transforming the earth's resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.
As a global leader in mineral sands and titanium dioxide production, we pioneer sustainable mineral enrichment and refinement, playing a crucial role in fostering a thriving world.
We've been in Australia for many years, with a strong commitment to our employees, contractors, neighbors, customers, and business partners worldwide.
What We Offer:
* Full-time permanent role
* 38-hour average week with a compressed 9-day fortnight option
* 12.5% superannuation
* Eligibility for the Tronox bonus scheme
* Relocation assistance provided if required
* Access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata of 13 weeks @ 10 years)
* 12-weeks paid parental leave
* Access to Novated Lease
* Additional leave purchase program
* Company paid Salary Continuance, Journey, Total Disability & Life Insurances
* A service award program
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineering Lead to join our team at the Titanium Dioxide Finishing Plant in Australind.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and overseeing engineering tasks and team activities, while supporting day-to-day operations to achieve production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide visible leadership to plant operations in the fields of process and occupational safety.
* Plan, coordinate and monitor the activities of an Operations team to ensure production targets and quality specifications are met safely and efficiently in accordance with Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
* Recommend operating targets to achieve production and quality goals in liaison with the Operations Manager.
* Prioritise work activities for the Process Improvement group to meet the needs of Operations, Capital Projects, and Strategic Business Improvement teams.
* Contribute to the development of the Technology Strategy and associated roadmaps for finished products.
* Lead and facilitate cross-functional team collaboration.
* Develop tools to ensure accurate, timely production and operations information is provided to the operations teams.
* Coordinate Research and Technology (R&T) activities, including the use of external technology vendors for R&T trials and internal laboratory/test facilities.
* Monitor all systems to ensure continuous variability reduction and efficiency improvement daily.
* Contribute to and initiate capital projects that add value to the business, including justification, option studies, Management of Change, and Commissioning.
* Manage all continuous improvement activities and processes, ensuring they are budgeted.
* Manage and coordinate process investigations and associated small capital projects.
* Manage all SOPs, including updates and changes, in concert with the training department.
* Coach and develop team members.
About You:
* A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or another relevant discipline.
* Significant post-graduate experience in process engineering, ideally gained within a similarly complex fixed plant environment.
* Previous experience in leading process engineering and continuous improvement projects.
* Previous experience utilising Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
* Knowledge of engineering processes, management of change and related legislation / standards.
* Previous experience in leading teams and influencing around Continuous Improvement would be advantageous.