Section Manager Operational Risk at Anglo American

Job Description:

• Section Manager Operational Risk will lead and provide specialist support in the implementation and execution of operational risk management (ORM) and assurance programs at mining and process operations.

Below are some of the key responsibilities:

• Ensure ORM framework and group Assurance programs are effectively implemented for the assigned sites
• Facilitate the analysis of Priority Unwanted Events (PUEs) and validate critical control monitoring routines
• Participate in audits and Inspections as required: Level 1 audits and inspections – lead and coordinate. Level 2 or 3 cross audit initiatives – participate and support as required
• Report, monitor and track ORM and Assurance KPIs for the assigned sites
• Implement ORM and Assurance training program to build site capabilities following group guidelines. Monitor competency of trained personnel
• Deliver self-assessments to ORM and Assurance programs to guarantee consistency and adhere to group instructions
• Routinely advise operational leaders of ORM and Assurance performance and necessary actions
• Support the implementation of leading safety and sustainable development strategies and practice across mining and process operations and projects in Anglo American.
• Facilitate the use of SHE digital platform (Isometrix, Teammate and GRC) to collect and analyse assurance findings
• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
• Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system
• Implement Safety & Health systems within work area as per AAP standards
• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline
• Adhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance
• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team
• Adhere to compliance governance within the team
• Obtain and Maintain external SHE certification as required by business and customers (e.g. ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001: 2018, IRMA 75 Certification)
• This role is at Band 6 level reporting to the SHE Manager.

Qualifications:

You will need the following:

• Essential requirement: educated to a graduate level (Bachelors / Honors degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (such as sciences, engineering or other related careers).

Experience:

• Detailed understanding of the Platinum value chain and Safety, Health and Environment trends and risks.
• Demonstrated experience in a risk management position within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing with broader stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience using risk assessment techniques such as BOW-TIE, HAZOP and other industry recognised techniques and tools.
• Knowledge and experience using SHE Digital Platforms
• Demonstrated experience working in a risk management and/or Assurance position at a project, operation or BU level in mining or Oil and Gas Industry.
• Knowledge and experience participating and coordinating audits and inspections
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues at all levels and coordinating disciplines relevant to risk management.
• An understanding of the operational aspects associated with mining operations.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Operations:

• Project management fundamentals
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities within scope of role
• Business improvement tools and techniques applicable within Mining.
• Aware of legislative changes with respect to tailings management

Commercial:

• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance
• Basic financial metrics, cost and value management & budgeting tools

Management:

• Risk management techniques and critical controls
• Key value chain driver’s management within discipline, and awareness of interdependencies
• Leadership tools for creating a culture of purpose–led high performance and change

Compliance:

• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements