Company Description
-At Anglo American, we are re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Mining has a smarter future – a future where you may barely notice some mines at all. And that’s a good thing. Out of sight, but never out of mind, tomorrow’s ultimate mine will long provide the precious raw materials our modern society needs.
Our metals are the essential ingredients in smartphones, electric cars and wind turbines, while also purifying traditional vehicle and other emissions; our basic materials build our homes, offices, railways and airports; and our diamonds fulfil your dreams. Simply put, our products move the world towards a more sustainable future.
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Technical Solutions aims to provide a multidisciplinary Processing support function (routine and ad hoc specialist support) to the business. To do this it must: mobilise the highest capability of people at the time required to undertake critical work on behalf of the support functions (BU/T&S) and/or core and execute assigned tasks (routine or ad hoc) according to scope, specification, standard and schedule.
Job Description
-This role will fully support the Precious Metal and Base Metal Refineries, as well as Group-based technology development initiatives, ranging from pre-agreed assigned tasks to urgent priority-based tasks assigned by the Principal Metallurgist.
Key responsibilities:
- Adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Lead certain safety initiatives within the department and be eligible to become departmental safety rep.
- Participate in monthly inspections and general housekeeping practices.
- Perform SLAM and adequate completion of the Continuous Risk Assessment.
- Attend and participate in safety meetings e.g. Green area meeting, toolbox talks etc.
- Report incidents or unsafe conditions.
- Take responsibility for developing and updating operating procedures for testwork and projects.
- Support the Principal Metallurgist in maximising the value of Extractive Metallurgy services to Anglo American.
- Complete a baseload of detailed technical investigations aligned to the strategic intent of the business unit operation, both at site and in the laboratory, aimed at delivering a specified value for the business unit.
- Perform investigations to optimise or understand a unit operation that is underperforming at the business unit. Delivers accurate and relevant reports to support the identification of current and future value adding opportunities.
- Supports effectiveness and continuous improvement of the productivity and value contribution within the assigned tasks.
- The Metallurgical Specialist should be available for ad hoc task assignment requests by the Principal Metallurgist to mobilise and support the refineries directly on site in urgent situations.
- Contribute as part of the greater multidisciplinary team supporting TS and interacting with Site Services, Mineralogy and Materials Processing, Chemistry, and the Safety Department.
- Support the provision of relevant technical information to T&S, corporate functions of business units and its operations to assist in driving value.
- Develop and update relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and procedures developed for testwork.
- Conduct the necessary Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to ensure that applicable staff members know how to use the equipment safely, effectively and appropriately.
Qualifications
-Essential
MSc Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with relevant experience in processing or process development.
OR
PhD in Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, relevant to PGM and/or base metal hydrometallurgy/Processing.
OR
BSc Chemistry (Honours), Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with relevant experience at a precious metal (PGMs) or base metal refinery (Cu/Ni).
Role specific knowledge:
- Requisite experience/exposure to hydrometallurgical operations for the Base Metals and Platinum Group Metals through project work, research and development or operational exposure would be considered advantageous.
- Demonstratable level of independent capability to undertake research and development in the fields of Chemistry, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering considered advantageous.
- Prior knowledge of pressure and atmospheric leaching, solution purification and metal recovery/separation technologies as applied across a range of commodities would also be considered as advantageous.
- Apply a systematic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach and structured methodologies (such as root cause analysis and statistical analysis) to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective, value-add technical solutions.
- Design, engineer and operate Metallurgical process plants, pilot plants and/or mini scale pilot plants.
- Apply project management standards to drive the effective delivery of Metallurgy project activities to gain maximum value for Anglo American.
- Monitor progress against planned schedule and budget, and highlights dependencies on other projects or other activities across Anglo American.
Additional Information
-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.
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.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Closing date: 29 June 2023
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