8 Schonland St, Theta, Johannesburg South, 2091, South Africa On-site Full-time

Anglo American / De Beers Group is hiring a Metallurgical Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to Anglo American business and execute assigned tasks according to key hydrometallurgical projects scoped by Technical and Projects and Development (P&D)
  • Support the Ex Met Manager in maximising the value of Extractive Metallurgy services to Anglo American and business partners
  • Complete a baseload of detailed technical investigations aligned to the strategic intent of the business operation, at operations, pilot plants and in the laboratory, aimed at delivering a specified value for the business
  • Perform investigations to optimise or understand a unit operation that is underperforming in the business
  • Deliver accurate and relevant reports and presentations to support the identification of current and future value adding opportunities
  • Support effectiveness and continuous improvement of the productivity and value contribution within the assigned tasks
  • Be available for ad hoc task assignment requests by the Ex Met Manager to mobilise and support the business remotely or on site at the operation as needed
  • Lead certain safety initiatives within the department
  • 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 Technical, corporate functions of business partners and its operations to assist in driving value
  • Develop and update relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and procedures developed for testwork

Requirements

  • Adherence to all elements of the Anglo American Operational Risk Management (ORM) system
  • Adherence to safety standards and procedures
  • Perform SLAM and adequate completion of the Job Risk Assessment
  • Report incidents or unsafe conditions
  • Take responsibility for developing and updating operating procedures for testwork and projects
  • Perform Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) reviews, record gaps and follow-up on actions raised
  • Conduct oversight inspections (OSI) on systems and changes implemented
  • Follow Company and P&O Policies and Procedures
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to ensure that applicable staff members know how to use the equipment safely, effectively and appropriately

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

  • Adherence to Anglo American Operational Risk Management (ORM) system
  • Participation in monthly inspections and housekeeping practices
  • Perform SLAM and Job Risk Assessment
  • Attendance at safety meetings such as green area meeting, toolbox talks
  • Report incidents or unsafe conditions
  • Take responsibility for developing and updating operating procedures
  • Perform Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) reviews
  • Conduct oversight inspections (OSI) on systems and changes implemented
  • Follow Company and P&O Policies and Procedures
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to ensure safe and effective equipment use
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Anglo American / De Beers Group
A global diversified mining business that provides metals and minerals, operating in diamond, copper, platinum, iron ore, coal, and nickel mining with a focus on responsible and sustainable resource extraction.
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Posted 23 days ago