We have high standards. Youll ensure we meet them.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to re-imagine mining to improve peoples lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
- The development and compiling of NDT techniques and procedures.
- Establishing reading frequency according to legislation and OEM.
- Co-ordination of OEM scheduled testing and data storage.
- Make recommendations based on interpreted data and maintenance history of the equipment and provide accurate prediction as to the safety, serviceability of machinery and equipment.
- Training, support and auditing of LMI NDT functions, testing of statutory equipment and potentially dangerous ensuring compliance.
- Managing findings of first line NDT and discussing with the relevant responsible persons to ensure speedy corrective measure before damage can occur to equipment or compliant repairs initiated.
- Root cause failure analysis, investigations and reporting.
- Managing findings of first line NDT and discussing with the relevant responsible persons to ensure speedy corrective measure before damage can occur to equipment or compliant repairs initiated.
- Monitoring of problem areas to establish the service life of equipment.
- The continuous and periodic measurement and interpretation of data to indicate the condition of equipment so that the need for repairs can be determined.
- The monitoring of identified problems to enable the planning of a machinery downtime, thereby preventing unplanned downtime.
- An understanding of NDT progression and failure history as well as equipment usage is used to recommend re-designing of repair tasks to minimise the impact on production.
Qualifications
- Grade 12.
- BTech or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- A completed FAIW qualification is advantageous.
- Valid South African Drivers Licence.
- 2-5 years experience in NDT / Quality Inspection.
- 5 years experience (Mechanical Technician experience, oil analyses, vibration analyses on Mining and Plant equipment will be an advantage).
- Root Cause Failure Analysis experience.
- Relevant project planning experience.
- Previous management experience advantageous.
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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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.
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.
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: 30/05/2023
