Manager Technical Services Mining

Company DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Manager Technical Services Mining to provide leadership, expertise, and direction. In this role, you will ensure our Technical Services Functions deliver the necessary support in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Planning, Survey, and Drill & Blast. If you have the vision and skills to drive excellence, we want you on our team.Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.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.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 DescriptionJob responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Ensure consolidation, alignment, and integration of discipline inputs into site 5-year plan and provide key technical input on production strategy, resource optimisation, maintenance plans, shutdown plans, risk management plans, mine design and equipment performance.Effectively integrates and aligns Technical Services objectives with corporate, operational and Project objectives.Monitors that agreed and approved mine plans and schedules are executed to achieve a high compliance delivery to plan.Liaises and co-ordinates between the project contractors' management teams, the project EPC and owner resourced team + other site teams to ensure effective engagement, planning and execution of work.Review past performance to inform planning inputs and define root cause analyses to investigate key areas as needed.Assess monthly and quarterly technical performance against KPIs and communicate results to GM and Discipline at BU level.Align with GM and BU Mining Technical function on planned and existing business improvement projects & opportunities.Ensure sufficient physical resources are available on site to deliver integrated operational plan.Put systems in place to ensure safe and sustainable execution of technical, planning and business improvement activities on site.Ensure integration, analysis, and continuous optimisation of technical inputs into the OMS.Lead implementation of Anglo-American systems and provide governance to ensure process quality.Oversee execution of process changes and ensure that the change management process is followed including appropriate stakeholder engagement.Act as the technical advisor to the Operational Managers and ensure sufficient technical support for operational Mining teams.Ensure that tactical planning and scheduling, dispatch, drill and blast, business improvement projects and mine design integrate across all disciplines (both technical and other) to ensure an executable operational management plan.Ensure creation, pressure-testing and continuous updating of mine designs to inform technical and operational planning.Ensure that technical risks are appropriately monitored, identified, addressed, integrated into site risk register and escalated as required.Undertake reconciliations across technical & operational processes to identify opportunities for improvements.Ensure consideration and use of insights from risk management processes and controls.Proactively identify technical challenges and opportunities that new technology could address.Define challenges, opportunities, and impact within and beyond technical work.Actively seek expert input from BU subject matter experts who lead solution design.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.This role is at a band 5 level reporting to the General Manager Mogalakwena Underground.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (preferably Mining Engineering).Experience, Knowledge and Skills5+ years' experience managing technical services functions such as Mineral Resource/Geology/Survey/Geotechnical/Mine Planning/Drill & Blast.10 + years' experience in underground hard rock mining engineering site.Technical and management experience that demonstrates successful application of underground mining engineering fundamentals, Safety, Technical Leadership and Operational mining systems.Computer literacy to navigate through mine scheduling and spatial/GIS software.Knowledge and understanding of Mining laws, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines essential.Technical Support and practical experience in modern, mechanised Underground mines in both project development and construction as well as steady state operation.Technical experience in med-large scale massive mining methods such as Caving or Open Stoping preferred.Ability to coach, mentor and lead teams to establish a high-performance work culture, supporting a learning and skills development environment.Knowledge and application of Project Management concepts, including Cost Control, Project Risk Management and Document & Data Management.Adequate experience to support a best practice underground mechanised mine and know how to co-ordinate and set up systems and resources to support safe, effective and efficient mining.Understand underground mobile equipment performance and how to operationally support best practice reliability centred maintenance teams.Ability to constructively challenge mine contractor performance and introduce modern practices and operating methodologies/standards.Additional InformationValid EB/Code 08 driver's licence.Medical certificate of fitness.Work on site at Mine operation will be required. This may involve activities of a physical nature in a typical mine environment.Who We AreWe 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 OfferWhen you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll 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. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.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 fulfill their potential.Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work.How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.Closing Date: 11 December 2024
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