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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Specialist



KUMBA IRON ORE EMPLOYEE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A SIGNED K009 FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS ONLY A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AN NDT SPECIALIST)
 The role:
  • To develop and implement Nondestructive testing analyses techniques in Sishen Mine.
  • To be certified in the application of Industrial NDT methods and interpretation of results as enforced by Law and/or by applied codes and standards.
  • To evaluate the properties of a material, component or system by doing Nondestructive examination, Nondestructive inspection and/or Nondestructive evaluation.
  • Must be competent and understand the use of the different NDT methods such as Visual and Optical Testing, Radiography, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Electromagnetic Testing, Leak Testing and Acoustic Emission Testing.
  • Building and Maintaining of an NDT Database
  • Perform consulting work for KIO and external organizations that are KIO clients or business partners.
  • Perform failure investigations and repairs of structures and components.
  • Develop a program to do routine NDT inspections on critical Structures and Components.
  • Welds are tested as require by the Welding Technologist or LMI department.
  • Identification and implementation of improvement projects to improve welding and material standards.
  • Liaison with other heads, foreman, tradesman and suppliers for problem solving and to improve communication.
  • Living the Values of KIO.
  • Management of SHEQ (SHEQ documentation, ISO 14000 and ISO 9002), BBC program and STEP.
 You will need:
  • Knowledge in Maintenance practises, Engineering Design and Principles on Mining and Plant equipment.
  • Courage and confidence, self-starter, willingness to learn, conceptual ability and problem solving.
  • To provide direction, motivate and develop others.
  • To be analytical. (Good judgement, problem analyses, technical skills, dynamism)
  • Teamwork: (Cross Cultural Awareness and Stress Tolerance)
  • Skills: (Innovation, Oral communication and Facilitation skills, Communication skills)
 Requirements:
  • Appropriate B Tech Degree (Mechanical)
  • Trade Certificate (Mechanical) with two years' experience.
  • Level 2 NDT Certification will serve as recommendation.
Additional Information:
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that valid copies of qualifications and/or licences required as indicated in the job requirements for this role is attached. In the interest of an efficient, fair and objective process, incomplete applications and/ or late applications will not be considered
  • Internal Applicants must apply via ONE of the following options below:
  o  Kumba Iron Ore employees must attach a signed K009 form with their application, any application submitted without the signed K009 form will not be considered.
  o  Via the Source
  o  Via SMS – sms job reference number to 35641 (This functionality will only work if your details are registered on the Anglo American vacancy database)
  • External Applicants can apply via email, the website (www.angloamerican.co.za) or SMS (sms job reference number to 35641)
  • If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that you
application had been unsuccessful; correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates. 
  • For additional information please contact Nozibele Mtshatsha on 053 7391707