Certified Engineer - Northern Cape Hub

As our Certified Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety Health and Environment
  • Select and allocate resources for safe work.
  • Consider environmental factors and minimise adverse impacts.
  • Oversee safety management system elements and comply as appropriate.
  • Ensure critical controls are functioning.
  • Implement and maintain safety standards.
  • Promptly investigate all incidents.
  • Active participation in VFLs Risk Assessments and closeout of Safety Actions.

Authority:

• • Stop unsafe work in any area not just in your area. We are safety leaders.
  • Issue safetyrelated instructions to any employees or contractors at the workplace.
  • Initiate action including training against subordinates and contractors for their role in unsafe behaviour.
• Technical Directive:
  • Align civil engineering strategy with production profile.
  • Improve engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the civil management system.
  • Proactively manage civil engineering risks.
  • Ensure quality control/assurance in routine testing and contractor management.

Authority:

• • Review progress against the plan and make changes and adjustments accordingly.
  • Assign tasks to contractors in line with achieving the agreed production plan.
  • Monitor and optimise contractors work schedules.
  • Stop or redirect work that is not being executed according to quality standards or is not being solved if needed.
  • Optimize the usage of assets to meet the requirements set by the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) service authority:
• Analyse the operational procedures to identify potential areas of improvement.
• Implement changes that can help optimise the usage of assets.
• Ensure that the service authority complies with the MHSA regulations.
• Maximize the value of the assets.
  • Ensure safety health and environmental compliance by providing suitable available and reliable equipment advisory/management authority:
• Monitor equipment performance and conduct regular inspections.
• Promptly carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Prioritize equipment safety and reliability to reduce risks and create a safer work environment.
  • Conduct audits to monitor adherence to regulations and procedures such as MHSA OHSA and COP auditing/service authority:
• Review policies and procedures to find areas for improvement and address compliance gaps.
• Create detailed audit reports and share them with relevant stakeholders for transparency and accountability.
• Collaborate with management to prioritise corrective actions and develop action plans for identified deficiencies.
• Train employees on regulations and procedures to promote a safety and compliance culture.
• Continuously monitor corrective actions and adjust the audit program for improved compliance.
  • Manage contractors involved in project work such as operation construction fabrication rebuilding and disassembling management/service authority:
• Identify contractors for project work (operation construction fabrication rebuilding and disassembling).
• Evaluate contractors qualifications to meet the requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms with selected contractors.
• Develop project plans and schedules for contractors activities.
• Coordinate with contractors for project requirements and deliverables.
• Monitor contractors progress schedule and quality standards.
• Address any issues or concerns during the project with contractors.
• Review contractors work for project scope specifications and requirements.
• Approve work and authorise payment for contractors services.
• Close out contracts with contractors upon project completion.
  • Enhance maintenance plans practices and methodologies advisory authority:
• Identify areas for improving maintenance plans practices and methodologies.
• Analyse current practices and methodologies to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop a strategy to enhance maintenance plans and practices based on the analysis.
• Provide advisory authority to stakeholders for implementing new maintenance plans and practices.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced maintenance plans and practices.
• Continuously monitor and identify areas for improvement to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure project equipment maintenance is executed within budget constraints management/service authority:
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with management and service authorities to align maintenance activities with project objectives.
• Regularly review maintenance schedules and plans for effectiveness.
• Communicate maintenancerelated concerns to relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Conduct regular meetings with the maintenance team to discuss progress and improvement opportunities.
• Analyse maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement maintenance policies and procedures based on best practices.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulations and guidelines.
• Budget and Cost Control Management
  • Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
  • Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
  • Identify communicate and execute potential costreduction initiatives.

Authority:

• • Generate authorisation for expenditures.
  • Revise the budget after receiving appropriate authorisations.
  • Take necessary action to correct misallocations.

This role is in Projects and Development (P&D) Stay in Business Project Northern Cape Hub on a band 6.12 level reporting to the Manager Engineering

Qualifications :

• Engineering Bdegree and GCC or National Diploma and GCC
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 68 years of relevant operational experience in the Mining Industry 2.13.3.1 legal appointment of not less than 3 years).

• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Contractor management experience is a must.
• Knowledge of the legal compliance framework is a must.
• Technical knowledge and being conversant with engineering standards and codes are desirable.
• Understanding of value drivers in engineering and their interdependence
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Projects Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of HME Equipment maintenance the mining industry and relevant legislation (Mine Health and Safety Act).
• Experienced in identifying and implementing business and strategic improvement opportunities and projects in mines.
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies.

Additional Information :

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of worldclass mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is reimagining mining to improve peoples lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime