MT Mine Planning Engineer at Anglo American

Job Description:

• As MT Mine Planning Engineer you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Incorporate safety, health, and environmental considerations into designs and project work.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for workers and contractors to deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Ensure environmental impact is within statutory requirements to comply with regulations.
• Performance and Delivery

Medium-Term Mine Planning:

• Develop Medium-Term (5-year, budget, 12-month) schedules and mine plans.
• Provide technical expertise and input to medium-term planning.
• Analyze and incorporate geological data to refine medium-term mine plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to align mine planning with operational and strategic goals.

Compliance:

• Ensure discipline compliance with external legislative, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Anglo American standards and other relevant legal, environmental, occupational health and safety, and risk management standards.
• Develop and enforce compliance governance within the discipline context.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives to enhance mining processes.
• Stay updated on mining planning developments to initiate and implement projects and improvement initiatives that support business profitability and growth.

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and contractors.
• Prepare and present reports and updates to stakeholders on planning and operational progress.

Budget and Cost Control Management:

• Support the implementation of projects within defined timescales and budgets to ensure accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Manage the scope, timelines, and cost of mining consultants on projects.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mine planning activities and project status.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management review and decision-making.

Regulatory and Industry Standards:

• Stay informed about changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure that planning processes and practices are updated to reflect new regulations and best practices.
• This role is in the Technical & Strategy (T&S) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer (Planning).

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Mining Engineering/Planning
• Engineering Degree/BTech in Mining Engineering/Planning (Preferred)
• SA Drivers License Code B

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience conducting open-pit mining planning.
• Mining engineering open-pit experience, both operational and technical.
• A positive track record of delivering quality mine planning and mining engineering outputs.
• A positive track record in managing safety, health, and environmental aspects.
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry and applicable procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).