Senior Specialist Automation

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced professional to define and implement the control and instrumentation strategy within its operations. The role involves managing technical teams, auditing control systems, and focusing on innovation in automation technology. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with significant industry experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Inclusive and diverse workplace environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in relevant control and instrumentation environment.
• Extensive experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of control solutions.
• Experience in line management of technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Define C&I and automation technical strategy and ensure its implementation.
• Manage research and development projects in automation technology.
• Audit and benchmark control systems and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Control Solutions Design

Leadership Experience

Education

BEng / Tech in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering

Honours degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering

Pr Eng / Tech registration

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Control Systems

Job description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Assist in defining the C&I and automation technical strategy in the applicable mining and processing focus areas and ensure its implementation.
• Align the C&I and automation strategy with the corporate and production drivers.
• Develop and maintain the C&I and automation strategy documents to support and develop applicable and new technology focus for use by both central and production control teams.
• Define best practise in specific C&I and automation technological focus areas.
• Establish network of excellence in the applicable industry to support technical focus areas.
• Audit & benchmark field instrument network I / O up to PLC level for the control and automation technology segments.
• Review operational efficiency versus control and automation system objectives.
• Define required support structures to ensure sustainability of applicable control and automation technology areas.
• Benchmark technology deployed and results achieved against the industry standards and best practises.
• Manage and Direct Research & Development project in the automation technology focus areas.
• Manage applicable Research and Development portfolio as instructed to support the automation technology strategy.
• Identify suitable control and automation technology centres of excellence to support technology strategy.
• Align R&D output with the automation technology strategy.
• Provide reports and perform controls audits for improvement.
• Ensure application of correct Standards for hardware and software system to support all C&I and automation fields across the PGM business areas
• Participate in the technical feedback on site.
• Perform the technical lead function on all automation SIB and Capex projects.
• Support design and commissioning of all C&I and automation projects

Qualifications :

• Relevant graduate degree BEng / Tech in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering
• Honours degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering (Desirable)
• Pr Eng / Tech registration (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 7 years experience in relevant control and instrumentation environment

Technical knowledge(experience) required for role :

• Extensive experience in the design implementation and maintenance of control solutions
• Experience in Line Management of technical teams

Technical skills

• Advanced Project Management skills
• Proficient knowledge on relevant standards and codes of practice
• Advanced skills in risk management controls
• Siemens and Rockwell PLC and control system training and experience

Additional Information :

Who We Are

We lead the industry with a focus on operational excellence innovation and a sustainable future. 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.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American Platinum you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll 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.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to internal employees only. To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to apply through your career profile and upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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