Maintainability & Operability Specialist

To embed maintainability operability and reliability principles into the design construction and commissioning of the Woodsmith underground polyhalite mine (including shafts 37km Mineral Transport System processing facilities and surface operations) so that the asset achieves world-class safety reliability and whole-life cost performance from day one.

KEY TASKS

  Participate in design HAZOP constructability operability and maintainability (COM) reviews providing practical input on equipment access lifting points isolation modularisation standardisation and ergonomics.

  Develop and influence maintenance philosophies strategies spares holding tooling and CMMS setups tailored to deep underground mining operations.

  Support or lead RAMS analyses failure mode reviews and design optimisation to improve MTBF reduce MTTR and enhance overall equipment effectiveness.

  Contribute to Operational Readiness by embedding maintainability requirements into procurement installation commissioning procedures and training materials.

  Advise on equipment standardisation vendor selection condition monitoring technologies and whole-life cost evaluations.

  Identify maintainability and operability risks support mitigation plans and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis during early operations.

  Mentor junior engineers and maintenance teams acting as the bridge between trade-level realities and multi-disciplinary project teams.

  Ensure full compliance with UK mining regulations (Mines Regulations 2014) Anglo American standards and environmental requirements in the North York Moors National Park.

Qualifications :

• HNC/HND NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification.
• CMRP or similar reliability qualification is advantageous.

Experience:

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant trade (Mechanical Fitter Electrician Millwright Heavy Equipment Technician etc.).
•   Minimum 510 years supervisory experience as Maintenance Supervisor Foreman or Superintendent in mining minerals processing or heavy industry.
•   Practical knowledge of conveyors hoisting systems pumping crushing underground equipment predictive maintenance CMMS (SAP preferred) and RCA techniques.
•   Exposure to large capital projects design reviews or operational readiness is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge:

• Maintainability & Operability input into design and projects
•   Maintenance strategy development (preventive predictive condition-based)
•   Reliability Availability Maintainability & Supportability (RAMS) analysis
•   Equipment standardisation and whole-life cost evaluation
•   Condition monitoring and CMMS implementation
•   Failure mode analysis and root cause problem solving

Additional Information :

Who we are:  We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably using less water less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources diamonds (through De Beers) copper platinum and other precious metals iron ore and nickel our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively with the utmost consideration for local communities our customers and the world at large.  

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 programs 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. 

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time