Metallurgical Technical Engineer at Anglo American

Job Description:

As a Metallurgical Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support to the Technical Manager to optimise and continually improve the technical operation of the plant. You will ensure technical audit of the plant is conducted to required standards for plant improvement. 

You will be responsible for:

• Directing and advising the Metallurgical team, scoping work and ensuring resources are allocated correctly and efficiently

• Assist in scheduling of tasks for the team

• Calling out specialist expertise when technical problems occur

• Changing technical parameters to minimise the effect of unexpected problems

• Monitor, trend, interpret, and report plant Key Process Parameters for discussion with central technical structure

• Conduct technical reviews and capacity studies on process equipment and plant sections

• Application of best practice in process safety

• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe

• Troubleshoot and resolve operation problems within plant operating “recipe”

• Ongoing support to plant production team to achieve operational goals

• Provide detailed analyses of process control/plant performance relationships

• Identifying employees suitable for further technical training

This role is a Band 6 level and will report to the Technical Manager. A technical Metallurgy team will report to you. 

Qualifications:

You should have:

• A Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

• Post graduate qualification will be advantageous

• Valid driving license code B or EB

You should have the following experience: 

• 5 years or more post-qualification experience in technical management of metallurgy processes or development projects

• Experience with refining operations will be advantageous.

Additional requirements:

• Essential to be deemed medically fit to work onsite in accordance with Anglo American Health and Safety requirements for employees

Knowledge and Skills required: 

• Good technical ability

• Good technical report writing and presentation skills

• Computer skills for role including data evaluation in numeric processing software (e.g. Excel)

• Understanding of change management principles

• Sound understanding of mass and energy balance principles

• Base understanding of business case development

• Good technical understanding of process control systems

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.

Who we are

We 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.