Project Specialist: Platinum at Anglo American

Group Processing’s purpose is to ensure that we realise the full potential of the resource endowed to us as a key part of the full value chain. Group Processing is accountable to be operationally relevant through the deployment of value accretive or risk mitigated solutions in operating business units.
The Project Specialist: Platinum Concentrators’ role is accountable for the technical quality of processing and metallurgy deliverables of major capital projects for Anglo American Platinum’s (AAP) Concentrators, including the incorporation of current and upcoming best practices from across the Group and broader PGM industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide input to, develop and / or review Processing and Metallurgy deliverables for each project according to its life cycle stage as required, including but not limited to:
  Process Design Criteria, Operating Philosophy, Control Philosophy and Process Description.
  Block / process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, dynamic models and surge requirements. P&IDs, PFDs, MEL, GA’s, plot plan and data sheets.
  Requirements for reagents, services, utilities, tailings storage, waste disposal and effluent disposal.
  Incorporate test work, modelling, industry / company knowledge in the process design.
• Provide technical input to risk management processes such as HAZOP and issue-based risk assessments.
• Plan, direct and supervise test work at specialist laboratories, equipment vendors and the company’s own Research & Development Facility in support of engineering design and process optimization.
• Analyse operational data as required for design input and project scope clarification.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide process and metallurgy inputs to engineering reviews of drawings and 3D models.
• Validate the selection and sizing of process equipment

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience required:

• Necessary: An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• Experience in a process plant design or an operational environment.
• Familiar with Process Analysis and associated tools (incl. modelling capability).
• High level of computer literacy including design and simulation packages.
• Knowledge of Project Development Stage Gates and investment criteria deliverables.