Metallurgical Technical Engineer: Evaluation

Here is an exciting opportunity to join our Platinum business as a Metallurgical Technical Engineer: Evaluation where you will supports the Head of Metallurgical Services to optimise and continually improve the Technical operation of the businesses evaluation areas with a 1 2 year timeframe.

Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Anglo Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and gold. We are the worlds leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

You will be responsible for:

• Technically audit of the plants is conducted to the required standards, provide technical support to production manager and ensure that recommendations to plant improvement are considered in the recipe review process.
• Support the Plant Manager/Technical Manager to optimise and continually improve the Technical operation of a plant with a 1 2 year timeframe.
• Audit compliance to recipe and liaise with plant personnel and provide/liaise with external resources to conduct agreed plant surveys/audit processes.
• Recommend technical corrective action to operations production and monitor all trends, interpret, and report plant key process parameters for discussion with central technical structure.
• Project execution of agreed audit work & plant surveys (plant diagnostics) and provide detailed analyses of process control/plant performance relationships.
• Process improvement initiatives and Plant optimization within recipe and identify ongoing capital requirements for plants and troubleshoot and resolve operation problems within plant operating recipe

This role is in the Metallurgical Services Department on a Band 6 level and will report to Manager: Evaluation.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (NQF Level 8) or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• 5 years or more post qualification Plant experience in metallurgy development projects and line management

Other Requirements

• Physically fit annual medical requirement
• Code 8 drivers licence be prepared to travel to sites

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, youll 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. Were a large, successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.

Who We Are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form . You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 29 June 2023