Senior Engineering Manager Operations Africa - Platinum Group Metals (Pgms) Engineering South A[...]

Company DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to our UG TMM (mobile maintenance) and Fixed Plant Engineering teams. In this role, you will ensure best practices are implemented to support our modern mechanized underground mining diesel and drill fleet, support equipment, and mine infrastructure. Join us and lead the way in innovation and efficiency.
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): Lead the development of TMM and Infrastructure engineering strategy in support of the underground project and mine.Lead and support the development of effective execution strategies and tactics to ensure successful delivery of the UG project and then ramp up of producing mine.Manage resources to deliver production targets and projects as required.Conduct benchmarks to keep abreast with new technologies that ensure continuous improvement and asset optimisation.Manage budget utilisation to ensure successful delivery of the UG project and mine ramp up where engineering support is concerned.Monitor compliance to all Group, BU and other engineering and asset management standards and specifications within the area of accountability.Oversee compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.Provide leadership, coaching, and training to achieve safe work systems for maintenance of the underground mining fleet, infrastructure and facilities.Provide strong visible leadership to the Underground Maintenance teams and strive for a safe workplace free of incidents.Develop, implement and maintain reliability strategies, initiatives and solutions across the Mogalakwena Underground mining fleet.Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for assets under your control based on best practice and consistent with the Business Plan.Plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to continually improve operations, minimise operating costs, and effect greater utilization of the fleet through the research and implementation of technology, systems and processes.Undertake appropriate maintenance practices to achieve industry leading levels of availability and reliability at the lowest possible cost to operations.Monitor and audit maintenance systems and processes to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.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.Supportive and inspirational leadership style.Ability to coach and mentor to develop the personnel into highly effective team.This role is at a band 5 level reporting to the General Manager Mogalakwena Underground. QualificationsA formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from Tier 1 university.Experience, Knowledge and Skills10+ years' experience leading a high-performing underground mechanised mining engineering team – full scale modern equipment fleets and best practice maintenance systems.Demonstrated experience in Maintenance and Asset management in an underground environment.A proven background in the management of engineers, supervisors and maintenance staff.Significant experience in developing and implementation of maintenance strategies, facilities and practices in large scale underground mechanised mining projects, with best practice operating and maintenance standards.Experience in project management (rig refurbishments, new builds, major equipment overhauls and stacking).Sound understanding of maintenance practices and experience with electronic maintenance and asset management systems.Demonstrated experience with managing mining electrical, mine infrastructure (surface and underground) and mine facilities within an Engineering team.Demonstrated working knowledge of mine safety procedures and regulations preferably in an underground environment.Develop and detail the execution of asset maintenance strategies and systems for underground mining operations.Determine, mitigate and remove Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Hazards from the underground mining operations through asset management practices and maintenance procedures.Align the asset strategy decisions with the business demands for growth, cost reduction, free-cashflow or operational change.Understand complex underground mining issues and represent potential mechanical or equipment operational solutions to resolve through stakeholder engagement.Apply knowledge, judgment and experience to problems, demonstrating your extensive underground mechanised mining experience.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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