Certified Engineer – Northern Cape Hub needed at Anglo American

Job Description:
As our Certified Engineeryour 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 close-out of Safety Actions.

Authority:

• Stop unsafe work in any area – not just in your area. We are safety leaders.
• Issue safety-related 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 maintenance-related 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 cost-reduction initiatives.

Authority:

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

Qualifications:

• Engineering B-degree and GCC or National Diploma and GCC
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 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.