Specialist Electrical Engineer

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Electrical Engineer. The purpose of this role is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect the operations.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As a Specialist Electrical Engineer, your core responsibility is to lead the design and implementation of all electrical engineering works, ensuring integration between the different disciplines within the business and providing operational support relating to the electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Job Description

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Select and allocate resources to ensure that work can be conducted safely.
• Oversee ‘working elements’ (inspections, audits, PTOs, etc.) of the Safety Management System and comply as appropriate.
• Ensure that critical controls in your area are functioning.
• Implement and maintain compliance with Group and Site safety, health and environment standards.
• Ensure prompt investigation of all injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
• Ensure that subordinates are competent in the safe facilitation of their tasks.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

Technical Directive:

• Mitigate safety and production risks by managing them proactively.
• Implement the Electrical and C&I equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile and to prevent breakdowns.
• Implement the Group Electrical Safety and Integrity Standard.
• Audits and VFL focus on electrical safety and integrity.
• Implement and ensure governance of assigned Anglo American Technical Standards.
• Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Ensure quality control/ assurance during routine test work and contractor management.
• Review progress against the plan and make changes and adjustments accordingly.
• Assign tasks to subordinates in line with achieving the agreed production plan.
• Monitor and optimise work schedules.

Electrical Engineering:

• Engineering governance to ensure compliance with legislation, SANS and company design, maintenance and implementation standards.
• Benchmarking on best practices and the introduction of new technology to the business.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices for quality control regarding technical engineering aspects during project execution.
• Manage and govern all electrical engineering processes safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet short-term and long-term production objectives.
• Implement and contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects to ensure the implementation of best-practice engineering processes.
• Manage electrical-related contractors as part of the team to ensure zero worker harm and minimal property damage.
• Ensure that customer relations are maintained and enhanced to contribute to overall project success.
• Ensure all contracts are in place to monitor contractor performance and compare to agreed-upon requirements.
• Effectively use engineering systems and software and appreciate its benefits.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
• Develop and test new growth ideas for viability in preparation for and to be taken through the various project phases to ensure project success.
• Provide electrical support to project teams to ensure and achieve electrical civil integrity standards.
• Proactively liaise with external energy suppliers to ensure sufficient energy allocation.
• Allocate resources (external providers) to achieve the section plan daily and throughout the year.
• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with Company and Group values.

People and Teams:

• Communicate effectively and set clear expectations and goals.
• Monitor performance and provide training and development.
• Manage staffing, promote top talent, and fill skill gaps as needed.
• Enforce conduct standards and discipline where necessary.
• Share information, introduce changes, and measure team performance.
• Develop role requirements and ensure workplace discipline.

Budget and Cost Control Management

• Ensure area budget compliance and approve cost impacts.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage expenditure authorisations and reforecast budgets as required.
• Evaluate and approve cost impacts around responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
• Identify, communicate, and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF 8)
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer – Advantageous
• SA Driver’s Licence (Code B)

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years of relevant mining or heavy industry construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, protocols, and standards.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution systems and operating principles.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems used in mining settings, automation principles, and industrial process control.
• Experienced in implementing safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) assessments, instrument calibration techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient practices, sustainability initiatives, and environmental considerations in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Understand communication protocols used in industrial networks, such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP, as well as cybersecurity principles and measures related to industrial control systems.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

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 this process.