Company Description:

The SMP Planning & Integration Specialist is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Sustainable Mine Plan (SMP) and IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance) process at the operation.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people’s dreams.

Anglo American Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.  

Job Description:

As an SMP Planning & Integration Specialist your responsibilities will include:

Safety & Health

• Take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
• Consistently apply safety & health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
• Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid these risks

Performance & Delivery

Operational planning

• Ensure that the operation is properly prepared and ready for the on-going IRMA assessments
• Closing any gaps between current status and what is required by the IRMA standard
• Assess whether the operation can meet the principles and standards and has the right systems and processes in place to meet the IRMA standards
• Manage the IRMA audit process Conduct the self-assessment, Stage 1 and 2 audits and manage and close gaps by putting plans and programmes in place
• Responsible for the IRMA surveillance audit to ensure the site maintains IRMA certification
• Prepare logistics associated with the audit with relevant supporting documents. ´ Liaison with the BU and Group IRMA leads
• Communication with the Social Performance team and HR team on stakeholder engagement planning for the IRMA audits
• Dissemination of communication material for the IRMA audits
• Ensure the SMP projects are properly resourced and project plans for implementation are in place

Work management

• Tracking the implementation of the Sustainable Mine Plan on an ongoing basis and ensures projects are on track
• Check progress against all SMP projects
• Ensure that the SMP implementation is on track
• Ensure that the SMP is current through annual re-evaluation process
• Managing the audit process through IRMA and addressing any findings of the IRMA process
• Monitoring movement on IRMA

Feedback

• Provide feedback towards annual ESG report to show progress against the SMP
• Prepare reports for OPSCO monthly, quarterly into ESG and annual ESG report

Sustainability & social

• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities at the operation
• Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability
• Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders relevant to the discipline at an operational level, ensuring engagements are consistent with Business Unit and Group sustainability initiatives and standards
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the SMP and IRMA

People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities, and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures Ensure that systems, symbols, and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values

Compliance

• Adhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance
• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team
• Adhere to compliance governance within the team
• Other requirements as assigned by your manager

Qualifications:

• Degree in Natural Sciences/Environmental/Social Sciences (preferably post-graduate level)
• Sustainability qualification (advantageous)

Experience required

• 3 5 years’ experience in Sustainability-related position
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in the Mining or Consulting Industry (consulting to mining  or extractive industry clients)