Regulatory Control Systems Specialist (X2) at Anglo American

Job Description:

• Information Management Systems approach.
• Advise on the selection and use of specialist Regulatory Control System technology (PLC/DCS Regulatory Control Technology, PLC/DCS based Advanced Regulatory Control, Digital Twin Simulation technology and other Control Systems) for site commissioning and use thereof.
• Advise on the selection and use of Plant Asset Information Management Systems.
• Utilise specialist vendor systems knowledge and manage vendor teams to effectively deliver on projects.
• Increase “the value in use” of Regulatory Control Systems and Plant Asset Information Management Systems technologies by replicating best practise across the Group.
• Develop the skills base of site Regulatory Control, Digital Twin Simulation and Plant Asset Information Management teams in the effective use of systems technologies.
• Integrate the Regulatory Control, Digital Twin and Plant Asset Information Systems framework with the Anglo Operating Model on site level.
• Advise on the identification of systems driven business opportunities at site level.
• Develop and implement effective training programs.
• Evaluate / test new system features on a development environment.
• Capture and manage best practice approach in systems and documentation.
• Visibly demonstrate SHE values and principles.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Track record of leading translating ideas into practical initiatives to be implemented and a demonstration of successful execution and delivery of Regulatory Control Systems and Plant Asset Information Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Control Systems application as well as Data Analytics and sensor application.
• Implement the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies.
• Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
• Devise solutions to optimise productivity and quality targets by utilising technical expertise and cooperating with multi-disciplinary teams to highlight and address areas of improvement.
• Implement set project activities within a specific project or operation. Proactively escalate risks and propose mitigating actions.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of change concepts.  Coach and support managers to initiate, implement and drive change across a discipline/business unit.  Act as a change agent and champion – developing tools and methodologies as well as initiating and leading change.
• Apply best practice and expertise when designing and shaping solutions consistent with the strategic context of the business area.