Section Engineer Production at Anglo American

Job Description:

As a 2.13.3.1 legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, the Section Engineer Production will be responsible for maintenance management aligned to Anglo American’s Asset Strategy & Reliability framework of the Concentrator section.  

• Ensure effective asset availability and reliability of the section.  

• Liaise with your production teams and account for the performance of the section under responsibility. 

• Consistently apply the Anglo Way principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities and Loss Time Injuries in accordance with the Anglo American Standards, and Mine Health and Safety Act, the Anglo Safety Way and other applicable legislation.  

• Demonstrate effective financial control, budgeting and forecasting over the section. 

• Responsibility for effective execution of Stay in Business (SIB) projects of the section. 

• Contractor management. 

• Continuous improvement of the section in terms of maintenance.  

• Responsible for Maintenance and Repair Contracts where applicable. 

• Ensuring adherence to site-specific and Anglo American standards. 

This role is in the Engineering Department and is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering

• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years post GCCengineering experience in an operational mining concentrator environment. 

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance management in a concentrator environment (Milling, Floatation, Thickening, Filtration and Tailings), will be advantageous

Other Requirements:

• Advanced Computer Literacy.

• Valid South African Driving License.