Automation Engineer at Anglo American

We’re the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.

As an Automation Engineer at Venetia Mine, you will be responsible to implement and integrate underground safety, mining automation, telecommunication and operations management systems and to have oversight on the integrity of such systems.

Venetia Mine is South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

If you are an experienced Automation Engineer who shares our belief in a better future for mining, we would like to hear from you.

In return, we provide a world-class working environment with generous financial and personalised work-life benefits as well as developmental opportunities to bring out the best in you.

Job Description
You will also:

• Ensure that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained
• Interpret organizational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solution
• Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to Engineering and Operational standards
• Allocate and manage the utilization of financial resources and value add to optimize engineering
• Availability and life cycle management of equipment
• Manage and co-ordinate teams and resources to execute maintenance and operational plans
• Direct the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the section
• Ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility
• Coordinate the development, management and enhancement of maintenance strategies and plans
• Develop appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support he strategic plans

Qualifications
Education required:

• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• Bachelor’s or BTech degree or National Diploma in a discipline relevant to Mining Automation (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering)
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC - Mines and Work (Electrical or Mechanical)) will be advantageous

Experience required:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the engineering or mining industry of which 2 years must have been in a management capacity
• 3 years' practical experience at system management level of the installation and integration of underground TMM mining automation systems
• 2- 3 year’s Project management experience

Other requirements:

• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be advantageous
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate)
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear security clearance