Underground Mining Technology Implementation Specialist at Anglo American

Job Description:

• With exposure to a wide range of problems and a real opportunity to help us shape the function, you will provide local support for implementation of the operational technology projects across the portfolio with an early focus on Underground Projects.

You will also;

• Support local implementation of underground technology systems
• Execution leader, influencing technology and innovation to develop cutting edge capabilities in underground operational practice
• Analyse operational data to highlight opportunities and make recommendations.
• Identify and develop best practice procedures for steady-state operation of Mine Operation Management systems (Optimine, Mobilaris, Deswik Ops, etc.)
• Support the process of consultation with Group operations and relevant disciplines in T&S on best practice, optimisation and appropriate execution of technology systems
• Liaise with site operations to support installation of hardware; fibre optic backbone, AP, control room, etc.
• Integration management of operational systems with IM infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Required: An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (such as Mine, Civil or Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity
• Advanced application of underground expertise to create value across the mining value chain, is a go to person for advice on heavy machine automation within the mining discipline
• Drives improvement by challenging current practices and providing advice on the value optimised use of automation technology and processes in mining
• Applies a systematic, problem-solving approach and structured methodologies (such as root cause analysis and statistical analysis) to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective, value-add heavy underground solutions
• A demonstrated thought leader and considered an accomplished practitioner in the understanding and application of the Mine Engineering discipline
• Implementation of automated technology and systems
• Demonstrated project management capability through successful implementation

Additional information:
What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

• We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.