Structural Engineer at Anglo American

Job Description:

• As Structural Engineeryou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Performance and Delivery

• Structural Engineering Processes Management:
• Manage and govern all structural engineering processes safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet short-term and long-term production objectives.
• Develop and test new growth ideas, including technology, for viability in preparation for and to be taken through the various project phases to ensure project success.
• Implement and contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects to ensure the implementation of best-practice engineering processes.
• Design and Compliance Assurance:
• Prepare, review, coordinate, check and approve calculations, drawings, and specifications to achieve and maintain Kumba’s operational and project objectives.
• Ensure adherence to structural design standards and specifications throughout project assignments.
• Provide compliance assurance, auditing, and inspection services to the operations.
• Provide technical input into structural design issues and liaise with the Mechanical Department on plant designs.
• Ensure all design standards are adhered to and maintained on all projects.

Contractor and Customer Relationship Management:

• Manage Structural consultants and contractors as part of the team to ensure zero harm to workers and minimal property damage.
• Ensure that customer relations are maintained and enhanced to contribute to overall project success.
• Ensure all contracts are in place to monitor contractor performance and compare to agreed-upon requirements.

Reporting and Budget:

• Creating automated reports where appropriate to track and monitor results and quantify benefits associated with specific strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the Departmental budget.
• Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management, and either address these or raise them with your manager.
• This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance HME/Plant (ENG) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Discipline Civil Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Engineering Diploma / Equivalent on NQF6
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist
• Relevant Engineering Degree / Equivalent (Recommended)
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices with 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Understand the business aspects related to structural engineering projects.
• Display knowledge of structural engineering maintenance best practices.
• Exhibit knowledge of providing design input into projects within an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Management) environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the mine planning cycle relevant to structural engineering projects.
• Show familiarity with basic financial metrics and budgeting tools relevant to structural engineering projects.
• Display knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls in structural engineering projects.
• Possess knowledge of safety, health, and environmental legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements related to structural engineering projects.