Shift Operator

About Tronox

Tronox is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that enhance the brightness and durability of everyday products. With 5,700 employees across six continents, the company is guided by strong values, transforming earth's resources into products and opportunities. Tronox's vision is to foster a sustainable world through enriched and refined minerals.

The Role of Shift Operator

Tronox is seeking a Shift Operator to join its team in Al Madinah, specifically in Yanbu or Medina. This full-time role involves taking accountability for Safe Quality Low Cost Sustainable Tons (SQLCST) at a designated post or workstation. The Shift Operator performs a range of activities across multiple areas, utilizing complex equipment and monitoring operations to maintain product quality and inventory. The role also includes providing coaching and guidance to develop technical expertise within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain safe and optimal conditions, ensuring smooth and stable operations.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance procedures.
• Accurately and promptly enter data into the shift logsheet, logbook, and Control Room system (*, SIC).
• Perform thorough and timely plant rounds to identify issues with plant/equipment and ensure safe, stable operations.
• Raise maintenance job requests in the system as applicable.
• Detect and report process deviations promptly, utilizing A3 investigation for process problems.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Utilize IT systems for reporting and data gathering.
• Follow and perform all normal and emergency start-up and shutdown tasks strictly according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe, stable, and error-free operations.
• Ensure all shift handover requirements are well-detailed, easy to understand, and maintain continuity of plant/process performance.
• Operate plant/equipment without guidance (*, field, localized DCS).
• Collect and deliver in-process samples for laboratory analysis.
• Participate and assist team members with tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 year of experience is required for this role.
• Basic knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, technical safety, and standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (SHE).
• Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operational environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Madinah, with operations in Yanbu and Medina. The role requires working within a shift-based operational environment, collaborating with team members to ensure continuous and stable plant performance.