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.

• Support the development and implementation of a guideline for the Precision Maintenance at the shopfloor level while partnering with businesses.
• Implement Lean practices related to maintenance efficiency and effectiveness improvements to ensure standardisation and reliability is met.
• Ensure maintenance execution processes including shift handovers are efficient.
• Perform on site diagnosis of work execution , generation of plans to improve and coaching and mentoring on the shop floor as required to ensure sustainable improvement.
• Support the implementation of systems and process to maximise tool time and provide feedback and improvements.
• Ensure feedback to planning is accurate, including ensuring process to improve work identification.
• Drive the use of WEP.
• Develop, edit and review detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures for precision maintenance tasks.
• Support the implantation of a rigorous planning process to ensure precise execution of maintenance activities.
• Implement specialised training and certification programs for maintenance personnel to enhance their skills and precision techniques.
• Define precision measurement tools and technologies to ensure accurate adjustments and alignments during maintenance.
• Partner with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to access specialised precision maintenance expertise and resources with Principal.
• Support the timely review of precision maintenance procedures based on industry best practices and emerging technologies and provide recommendations and input into continuous improvement.

Qualifications

An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.

Technical Knowledge:

• Expert in precision maintenance fundamentals.
• Up to date knowledge in global precision maintenance trends and technology/tools.
• Precision maintenance and Lean principles background.
• Experience implementing precision maintenance practices and tools within large, complex operational environments.
• Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, implementing the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies.
• Optimise productivity and quality targets through utilising Engineering knowledge, root cause analysis and data analytics.
• Expertise in the development of global Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prior experience, coaching, developing and building capability in Execution & Precision Maintenance.
• Supplier Management experience.
• Exposure to process design and implementation.

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.

Advert closing date: 23 February 2024

Anglo American