Company DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a Control & Instrumentation Technologist. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist technical support and guidance and contribute to the planning and development of engineering standards/designs and solutions.We're the best in the industry.You'll make us better.Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.Kumba Iron OreWe produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.Job DescriptionAs our Control & Instrumentation Technologist, some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Consistently apply safety and health principles in all site interactions within and beyond one's work area.Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership.Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where employees can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.Design and develop new control systems and designs.Perform benchmarking on innovative technologies to ensure the operation meets best practice standards.Test, maintain, and modify existing systems.Support advanced maintenance programs such as reliability-centered maintenance.Conduct failure modes and effect analysis and participate in the review of equipment and component failures.Collaborate with design engineers and operation engineers in the operation.Manage projects within cost and time-constrained environments.Provide C&I automation technical input as required and coordinate the development of Sishen mine standards.Coordinate and analyse C&I automation audits to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.Provide technical advice and support.Build, manage and maintain healthy, diverse, workable internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required to achieve organisational goals.Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.Contribute to the development of the Department budget.Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.Identify any opportunities for improved cost management, and either address these or raise them with your manager.This role is in the Engineering (ENG) department on a band 6.10 level reporting to the Section Manager C&I Engineer.QualificationsNational Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NQF6)SA Drivers LicenceTechnical KnowledgeUnderstanding of key value drivers and their interdependence in the value chain.Knowledge of operational process classification based on the Operating Model, emphasising Work Management.Familiarity with fundamental principles of project management.Awareness of new technologies and their impact on operational activities.Understanding of business improvement tools and techniques.Knowledge of business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance.Basic familiarity with financial metrics and budgeting tools.Awareness of risk management techniques and critical controls.Knowledge of leadership tools for implementing a purpose-led high-performance and change culture.Knowledge of safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.Additional InformationWho 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 people's lives.How We Are Committed To Your SafetyNothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.Inclusion and DiversityAnglo 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 ApplyTo 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.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesMining
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