Technical Specialist

The Technical Specialist provides support to the Value in Use Manager through pilot and laboratory-scale agglomeration tests and metallurgical evaluations on typical ores.   In addition the role contributes to building a motivated capable team environment by coaching colleagues sharing expertise and fostering collaboration across departments.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

Performance & Delivery

• Lead the modelling of iron making coke sintering and steelmaking routes to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Driving research and development on cold bonded pellets and briquettes ensuring innovation in agglomeration technologies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with operations technical marketing and external customers (steel mills).
• Deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations that inform stakeholders and guide business decisions.
• Provide technical support across departments including technical marketers sourcing origination and customers.
• Develop and implement methods and (standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new or recommissioned equipment.
• Ensure process and equipment capacity planning aligns with business needs.
• Stay current with advances in metallurgical processing and apply new knowledge to improve operations.

People Management

• Coach and mentor junior staff and technologists ensuring knowledge transfer and skills development.
• Support the creation of a collaborative inclusive and high-performance team culture.
• Provide clear direction set expectations and monitor progress to ensure delivery against goals.
• Encourage accountability and ownership within the team.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments and stakeholders ensuring alignment and teamwork.

Safety Health & Environment

• Ensure all activities comply with company Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and procedures.
• Lead operational risk management to maintain a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate visible felt leadership (VFL) in safety and encourage accountability within the team.
• Provides clear leadership to ensure that all staff contractors and suppliers understand comply with and consistently apply Anglo Americans SHEQ management systems.
• Actively monitors performance coaches teams on safe practices and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety and quality.
• Assess new or recommissioned equipment to identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Actively participate in the SHEQ structure and promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

• . (Hons) / . or in Metallurgy Chemical or equivalent (e.g. BTech)
• Masters and/or Pr. Eng. with equivalent continuous improvement projects handling exposure - Advantegous 

EXPERIENCE

• Proven work experience and understanding of metallurgical operations through project work R&D or operational exposure.
• Strong understanding of steelmaking unit processes and modelling of steelmaking technologies as applied across a range of commodities.
• Knowledge of plant work in relation to ore characterization and agglomeration technologies across commodities
• Experience in project planning management budgeting and cost control.

Additional Information :

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.

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 process move and market our products to our customers around the world.

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 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

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time