Specialist Metallurgical Engineer

Job Description

As Specialist Metallurgical Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Comply with all legal, health and safety practices, standards, and codes.
• Provide specialist technical support to the operation and projects as required within the functional area, such as Crushing and Screening, DMS, JIG QA/QC, Automation, and integration.
• Develop and implement a metallurgical blueprint for their area of functioning, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Offer technical input for troubleshooting and resolving complex metallurgical problems for specific processes/systems.
• Share knowledge and transfer best practices.
• Report process performance in the area, providing SME input into production plans.
• Liaise upstream to provide the best support and input to process performance, capturing and reporting non-conformances in the laboratory non-conformance system.
• Monitor deviations on Starlims during the shift's sample preparation process and attend to any deviations.
• Monitor equipment behaviour for functionality and address malfunctions to prevent delays in the flow of ore samples to the key receivers.
• Act as the supervisor's eyes and ears in the working area to reach set objectives and production targets.
• Align actions with reasonable housekeeping procedures and carry them out according to safety regulations.
• Carry out instructions from the supervisor per standard operating procedures and provide feedback upon completion.
• Demonstrate an expert level of understanding of installed equipment and processes.
• Generate and implement ideas to improve and develop processes and equipment to ensure cost and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to share expert knowledge where needed, supporting improving and optimising processes.
• Investigate identified opportunities to determine their potential for improving or optimising plant processes.
• Implement and monitor approved initiatives to confirm desired outcomes.
• Investigate and resolve all external client queries within a reasonable timeframe.
• Contribute to developing and testing new growth ideas for viability, providing metallurgical input to project teams to maintain metallurgical integrity.
• Ensure that all necessary preparation activities are completed before commencing a project, such as conducting an in-depth investigation to determine the project scope and making recommendations to achieve project success.
• Monitor and manage project contractors to ensure they conform to the Mine's requirements, safety regulations and standards when performing their work.
• Execute projects based on well-established project management principles, such as cost management.
• Identify and recommend growth opportunities to support personal growth and subordinates, managing subordinates to maximise output. Apply ER/HR policies in personnel management.
• Manage legal appointment duties where appropriate (area, contractor management).

This role is in Processing (PRO) department on a Band 6 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Section Manager Plant Technical.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical (NQF3)
• B.Eng. or BTech in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years, including post-graduate training plant experience.
• Operational experience during the completion of a Professional Training Program.
• Operational experience as an Engineer in process optimisation and development.
• Direct production supervision experience is beneficial.

Additional Information

Who 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 safety

Nothing 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 Diversity

Anglo 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 apply

To 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.