AddressAbout TRONOX
Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.
Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.
About the Role
Tronox is seeking a Project Engineer/ Manager to join our team at Chandala Mineral Separation Plant in Muchea on an 24 month Max Term Contract.
Working a 9 day fortnight (5/2/4/3) you will receive every second Friday off.
As the Project Manager/Shutdown Lead you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all activities related to the upcoming major shutdown in 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, engineering, and project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex shutdown projects in industrial settings.
Core Responsibilities:
- Leading the shutdown team to develop and deliver successful shutdown events across the site.
- Nurturing a high-performance culture through sharing of best practices and leading a behavioural change in execution of the shutdowns.
- Leading and embedding the Tronox shutdown management process across the site.
- Engaging with maintenance, operations, and support functions to create a culture of sustainable improvements and optimising plant shut performance
- Drive sustainability and cost control efforts by identifying and implementing improvements in equipment and work procedures.
- Take accountability for budgeting, cost control, planning, and the training and development of department employees.
- Provide cost information to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager to aid in developing the maintenance budget and generating long-term equipment activity schedules.
- Enhance and monitor work standards of planning team members, offering technical advice and assistance as needed.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will ideally possess:
- Mechanical Engineering degree
- Project Management experience
- Previous experience in a shutdown management.
- Mining, mineral sands, refractory experience
- A collaborative leadership style that fosters a high-performing culture, empowering and developing team members.
- A strong commitment to health and safety across all levels of the organization, including contractors and third parties.
- Exceptional attention to detail, aligning with set targets and directions even amidst market fluctuations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, along with a proficiency in Change Management principles and practices
- Confident user of SAP and MS Suites (MS project, Excel)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Why join us?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes;
- 38 hour average week with a compressed 9 day fortnight option
- Eligibility to participate in the Tronox bonus scheme
- 12% Superannuation
- Additional leave purchase program
- Company paid salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurances
- Annual health related programs and benefits
- Novated leasing options available
- A service award program
- An inclusive culture where people are seen as people.
Next Steps
Click “Apply” and start your brilliant journey with Tronox today!
Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.
Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.
