Chief Engineering

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a Chief Engineering to manage and implement the engineering and maintenance service strategy for the central workshop, civil services, and TMM equipment and ensure the integrity of technical information.

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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.

Kumba Iron Ore

We 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 Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Chief Engineering you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

•  Technical Directive:
• Implement the equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile.
• Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Mitigate production risks by managing them proactively.
• Ensure quality control/ assurance during routine test work and contractor management.
• Asset Management:
• Implement and oversee a robust asset management system for TMM equipment and civil infrastructure.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans to extend the lifespan of assets and minimise downtime.
• Maintenance Planning and Execution:
• Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for central workshop facilities, civil structures, and TMM equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Oversee the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities, addressing issues promptly to minimise disruptions to operations.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance activities.
• Implement reporting mechanisms to communicate maintenance performance, trends, and recommendations to senior management.
• Technology Integration:
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in engineering and maintenance, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvement.
• Integrate technology solutions, such as predictive maintenance tools, to enhance the reliability and performance of TMM equipment and facilities.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with other departments to align maintenance activities with overall operational objectives.
• Manage relationships with external contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure adequate support for maintenance initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering and maintenance teams.
• Regularly assess and refine maintenance processes and procedures to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Technical Information /Document Management:
• Develop and maintain a systematic documentation management system for technical information, including manuals, specifications, and procedures.
• Ensure that technical documents are accurately organised, version-controlled, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse technical data to derive insights, identify trends, and generate reports for decision-making.
• Prepare and present technical reports to management or relevant teams to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes for technical information to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits to verify the quality and reliability of technical data.
• Develop and manage information retrieval systems to enable efficient access to technical data.
• Implement metadata and indexing strategies to enhance the searchability of technical information databases.
• People and Teams
• Effectively communicate with team members to ensure everyone is on the same page by sharing information, actively listening, and responding to feedback.
• Establish clear expectations and goals for the team to ensure that everyone works towards the same objectives and that progress can be tracked over time.
• Handle necessary changes to the plan to minimise disruption to the team and keep everyone focused on the end goal.
• Monitor team performance against the plan to ensure progress and promptly address any issues or roadblocks, including identifying areas for improvement and taking necessary actions.
• Set and enforce rules and standards of behaviour and take actions to address performance or conduct issues.
• Provide training to team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their roles effectively through on-the-job training, mentoring, or other forms of development.
• Identify staffing needs and ensure that the right people are in the right roles to support the team's objectives.
• Manage the talent pool of employees to ensure that the team has the right mix of skills and experience to achieve its goals by identifying high-performing employees, developing plans to retain and promote them, and taking necessary actions to recruit or develop employees with those capabilities.
• Budget and Cost Control Management
• Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
• Identify, communicate, and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.
• Oversee the procurement of necessary tools, equipment, and spare parts to support maintenance activities.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) at a Band 5 level reporting to the Manager Engineering & Maintenance Plant.
 

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 4-year degree in Engineering
• MBA (Recommended)
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

• 8-10 year of relevant experience in engineering in a management role, preferably in the mining industry.
• Understand the key value drivers and how critical levers in the site value chain are interdependent.
• Possess basic knowledge of Project management and its fundamentals.
• Familiarity with new technologies and their impact on operational activities is required.
• Knowledge of business improvement tools and techniques is essential.
• Understand and implement Safety by design principles and Operational Risk Management practices.
• Familiar with data measurement, monitoring, and analysis techniques.
• Understand equipment design, flowsheet optimisation, and domain-relevant equipment.
• Knowledge of sampling theory and techniques is necessary.
• Have a basic understanding of commercial/business drivers and financial metrics.
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls is required.
• Understand value chain management and the interdependencies across value chain steps.
• Knowledge of safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements is necessary.

Additional Information

What we offer

When 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.

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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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.

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.