Section Engineering Manager Production at Anglo American

Job Description:

• The Section Engineering Manager is appointed in terms of the OHSA as 2.1 provide overall management and is accountable for the overall engineering and asset management across a clearly defined portion of the overall complex operation.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic operational plans and strategy with direct accountability for the execution of such strategies within the area of accountability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor engineering maintenance, risk and operational tactics and plans to deliver the business objectives and develops set and manage the engineering and maintenance budgets.
• Provide and oversee engineering services, infrastructure (roads, power, water) and equipment availability are adequate and maintained. Lead and manage resources (labour, spares, suppliers. Contractors etc) to deliver production targets and projects.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices and to all group, BU and other engineering and asset management standards and specifications within the area of accountability.
• Accountable and ensures the implementation of key strategic initiatives such as the operating model, asset management and SIB deployment, including implementation/development and or management of CMMS, setting out the service strategy for equipment.
• Asset integrity and critical spares inclusive of application for SIB capital to de-risk operation. Develop an adequate set of measures to monitor plant and equipment performance.
• Manages implements and contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects for engineering processes.
• This role is in the Engineering department on a Band 6 level, reporting to the Engineering Manager

Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification - BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC OHSA

Experience: 

• Five years Post Engineering qualification experience
• Experience in SAP: Planned Maintenance
• Smelter Experience 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Proven ability in large Capex project management
• Proven ability in minimising Operational and Business Risk
• Proven ability in protecting and managing capital assets
• Strategic Vision 2-5 years