Principal Of Systems Engineering

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Company Description

We're re-imagining mining to improve people's lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential.

To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we're putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.



The purpose is to be the overarching expert and owner for Systems Engineering.

Your duties will include:

  • Work with various engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical etc.) to ensure that various subsystems and components are integrated and function together seamlessly
  • Will be responsible in Engineering & Maintenance for operational readiness.
  • Address issues related to interoperability
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans to confirm that the system meets the specified requirements and functions correctly. This may involve testing, simulations, and validation activities
  • Implement a risk management process to identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the system's lifecycle
  • Implement quality assurance processes and best practices to ensure that the system meets established quality standards and industry best practices
  • Conduct trade-off analysis to make informed decisions about system design and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate individual components into a coherent and functioning system
  • Implement configuration management to control changes and maintain system integrity
  • Develop and execute a system verification and validation plan to ensure the system meets user needs and expectations
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate system performance, incorporating feedback to improve and update the system as needed
  • Develop reliability block diagrams for systems
  • Willingness to travel extensively
Qualifications
  • An undergraduate Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
  • A postgraduate qualification in Systems Engineering would be advantageous.
Experience
  • Extensive experience in the specification, design, commissioning and operation of asset management systems
  • Experience in Engineering Risk Management
  • Exposure to the development of block diagrams
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross functionally with all stakeholders to deliver system solutions that are best for the business.
  • Effectively influence and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve required outcomes set by the business.
  • Encourage collaboration by building trust and relationships across international borders.
  • Facilitate agreement and co-operation using a diplomatic and open approach.
  • Lead change by alerting and engaging with people about the need for change and foster a culture which is open to change.
  • Work with diverse teams and to be sensitive to local social, political and cultural realities.
  • Interact across all mediums of interaction i.e. face to face vs. virtual interactions with team and stakeholders.
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.

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 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 the process.

Anglo American

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1297097
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned