Specialist Analysis & Improvement - Hotazel at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As a specialist analysis and improvement you will be responsible to enable the business to embed continuous improvement principles and initiatives and ensure that resources are directed effectively at the highest value projects.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of mining operations, including data collection, trend analysis, and performance evaluation;
• Identify opportunities to enhance mining processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, geologists, and operators, to implement improvement initiatives;
• Conduct compliance checks to verify adherence to local operating procedures;
• Update operating standards, procedures, work instructions, control systems, and ensures critical controls are effective;
• Create and oversee the compilation and maintenance of the Improvement Initiatives portfolio, collaborating closely with the Production Execution function to implement the initiatives within the portfolio;
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on major failures and facilitate solutions to address root causes;
• Facilitate Improvement Initiatives through the various phases from initiating to handover

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 year’s experience in a mining environment;
• Knowledge of production planning, production execution, and management systems;
• Proficiency working with SAP;
• Proficiency in Minitab and/or Power BI.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree or BTECH or National Diploma in Mining Engineering or Industrial Engineering;
• Valid drivers license.