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Artisan (Boilermaker)

Lion Ferrochrome, part of Xstrata Alloys, the world’s largest producer of ferrochrome, is situated in the beautiful Steelpoort valley in the heart of the scenic Limpopo Province. This state-of-the-art operation invites individuals to apply for the following opportunity:

Artisan (Boilermaker)
Engineering Fabrication Department

The purpose of the position is to maintain and repair plant equipment and manufacture new and spare units for the plant. The incumbent will be involved in the fault finding, troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment breakdown and will be required to perform repairs surrounding manufacturing and/or modifications for all types of fabrication jobs, in accordance with technical specifications, standard operating procedures and safety regulations. Other duties include maintaining plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards and involvement in planned maintenance, shutdowns and statutory inspection on lifting equipment. Overtime will be required.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have a recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Boilermaker or equivalent qualification and should preferably have at least 3 years’ experience in boilermaking fabrication and development. He/she must be able to read and interpret drawings and a sound knowledge of SAP Maintenance Modules will be advantageous. Good communication skills, the ability to work independently and under pressure, adaptability and proper job planning are important, along with good initiative, a strong drive for results and attention to detail. The incumbent needs to be medically fit and possess safety, health, environmental and quality awareness and adhere to the community and housekeeping standards.

(Ref. ECB 507)

Applications: RR Makine, Human Resources Practitioner, PO Box 218 Steelpoort 1133 or fax: 086 262 3671 or e-mail: rmakine@xstrata.co.za

Those who wish to apply must submit a comprehensive CV and copies of all qualifications to the person mentioned at each post.

Please quote the relevant reference in your correspondence.

Closing date: 21 February 2012.

The selection procedure will include a panel interview. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a psychometric assessment as part of the selection process. Candidates may be subjected to reference checking.

Please be advised that only applicants meeting the stated minimum requirements will be responded to and thus, if you have received no communication within 21 days of the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note: Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome is committed to operating sound Sustainable Development management practices and strives towards leadership in these areas. Applicants must take note that general SD requirements and adherence to all SD policies and procedures will be expected of them. Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome is an equal opportunity provider. In making the final selection, consideration will be given, but not limited, to achieving Xstrata Alloys’ employment equity objectives.