Technology Roadmap Engineer

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

• Adhere to all safety health and environmental practices and requirements.
  • SHE policies and procedures:
• Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.
• Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.
• Performance and Delivery
  • Technology Assessment:
• Conduct thorough evaluations of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the sites.
• Research test and assess the suitability of various technologies for implementation.
  • Strategic Planning:
• Collaborate with stakeholders including mining engineers geologists and operations managers to align technology adoption with the overall operational strategy and goals.
  • Roadmap Development:
• Create a structured plan outlining the sequence of technology adoption and integration.
• Allow for short-term medium-term and long-term objectives.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis:
• Conduct rigorous cost-benefit analyses to ensure that investments in new technologies align with financial objectives and deliver a positive return on investment.
  • Vendor and Supplier Management:
• Identify and engage with technology vendors and suppliers negotiating contracts and managing relationships to ensure the timely and effective delivery of required technologies.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure that all technologies adopted adhere to relevant industry regulations environmental standards and health and safety protocols.
  • Training and Implementation Support:
• Collaborate with training departments to develop programs that enable staff to use and manage new technologies effectively.
• Provide ongoing support during any implementation phase.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation:
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• Implement systems to monitor the performance and impact of adopted technologies.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct periodic reviews.
  • Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks associated with technology adoption and develop mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions to operations.
  • Innovation Scouting:
• Keep abreast of industry trends attending conferences and networking with industry experts to stay informed about the latest advancements in mining technology.
  • Collaboration with Research and Development teams in the industry:
• Partner with research and development teams both internal and external to explore and pilot innovative technologies that have the potential to revolutionise open-cast mining.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive records of technology adoption progress and outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on the status and impact of the technology roadmap.
• Sustainability and Social:
  • Participate in stakeholder engagements as relevant to the discipline and act consistently with sustainability expectations.
• People and Teams:
  • Support the development and implementation of a purpose-led high-performing culture within the own team that is aligned with the company values inclusivity and promotes diversity.
• Act as a role model and actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
• Compliance:
  • Adhere to Anglo American requirements within the work area and as well as external (legislative regulatory permitting) requirements related to discipline

This role is in Technical & Strategy (T&S) department on a band 6 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Head of Engineering

Qualifications :

• B-Degree in Engineering or BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science (NQF7)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years of relevant experience and knowledge of technology systems.
• Experience in Plant and Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) operations.
• Abreast of Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) developments in Engineering Maintenance and Condition Monitoring techniques.
• Understand maintenance Practices (Planning Execution and Reliability).
• Understand the selection and application of Equipment to fit operational requirements and provide technical support to solve complex problems.

Additional Information :

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class 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 re-imagining 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 :

Full-time