Mining Technician at Anglo American

Job Description:

As the Mining Technician, your responsibilities will include:  

Coordinating mining operations to ensure optimum and cost-effective recovery of Iron Ore according to sound mining practice, to ensure the attainment of Department & production objectives 

• Initiating and managing the development of improved technical standards and systems to build effective operational support for achievement of internal production targets 

• The application and deployment of Human Resources in a way that maximizes the benefit to the business 

• Problems are resolved within appropriate levels of accountability and responsibility for individuals and teams 

• Personnel are actively involved in finding and implementing solutions 

• The teams have the ability to initiate and manage change 

• Individual and or department objectives are clearly specified and agreed upon 

• Identify barriers to effective production performance and contribute to the design of efficient production processes by recommending solutions to ensure optimal and economical resource utilization. 

• Monitoring, measuring and analyzing the quantity and quality of production levels to identify areas of improvement. 

• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership 

• Coordinating technology projects

This role is in the Mining department at a Band 7 level reporting to the Mining Engineer Load and Haul.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mining Engineering or other N6 Qualification 

• B.Eng. / BSc BTech Mining

• (Honours will be advantageous)  

• Valid Driver’s Licence 

• Computer Literacy 

• FLM/BMP will serve as a recommendation  

• 3 -5  years’ operational experience in the Mining environment 

• Operational supervisory experience will be advantageous 

Additional information:

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. 
 

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.