Principle Risk Engineer at Glencore

General accountabilities:

• Champion the implementation of ERM standards at the asset, supporting the Africa Regional Risk Assurance Lead.
• Coordinate risk management activities on behalf of the region.
• Coordinate asset level risk management reporting and key risk management routines.
• Provide input into training and engagement materials and lead/coordinate the roll-out.
• Provide coaching and support to asset personnel, from senior leadership to frontline personnel, on risk management activities.
• Coordinate asset level implementation of ERM standards, processes, systems, and tools, including the Fatal Hazard global program and global risk reporting.
• Establish relationships with relevant Regional and Asset Leaders, Risk and Control Owners and drive Risk Management ownership through Risk and Assurance Committee Routines.
• Lead and/or participate in ongoing assurance activities to test effectiveness of operational risk management.
• Engage and foster business relationships with Regional and Asset Leadership teams across the Division. Work with operations to develop an effective and constructive culture based on Glencore’s values, philosophy and principles and a culture focused on accountability.
• Frequent Travel to the Copper assets in Africa, 
• This role will be based in South Africa, reporting to the Regional ERM & Assurance Lead. 

Qualifications:

• Suitable tertiary qualifications in either Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Risk Management

Work experience and skill requirements: 

• Minimum 5 - 8 years’ experience in risk management, engineering, and/or operations in the resources or energy sector; in continuously progressive roles with demonstrated experience with enterprise and/or operational risk management.
• Experience would ideally also include process safety management, Copper mining and processing and/or exposure to implementation of risk management systems and processes.
• Prior experience in the Africa region, the candidate will have strong communication and engagement skills, the ability to work independently across all functions and levels of the operation and a drive to learn new concepts.
• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with both verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamics.
• Delivery and service oriented.
• Strategic/ tactical long- and short-term outlook.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• In-depth understanding of mining industry operations, including technical knowledge of engineering processes and equipment.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Commercially astute.
• Team player.
• Accountable and self-motivated.
• Ability to absorb and work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; French speaker will be preferred.