Company Description

At Anglo American, we are re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

Mining has a smarter future - a future where you may barely notice some mines at all. And that's a good thing. Out of sight, but never out of mind, tomorrow's ultimate mine will long provide the precious raw materials our modern society needs.

Our metals are the essential ingredients in smartphones, electric cars and wind turbines, while also purifying traditional vehicle and other emissions; our basic materials build our homes, offices, railways and airports; and our diamonds fulfil your dreams. Simply put, our products move the world towards a more sustainable future.

Here's an exciting opportunity to join us!

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to perform routine mineralogical investigations involving characterisation and quantification of geological materials and process products.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures that Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) issues are considered in all activities, with adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Proactively identifies, monitors and mitigates SHE risks in accordance with Anglo American standards.
• Encourages personal accountability.
• Ensures that SHEQ issues are considered in all activities. Ensures that all staff, contractors and suppliers under direction are in compliance with Anglo American's Health, Safety and Environment management systems.
• Ensures equipment that is not safe to use is properly locked out and isolated.
• Completion of risk assessments e.g., CRA (continuous risk assessment), SLAM (stop look assess manage) etc.
• Participation in the SHEQ structure.
• Support the Section Manager-Routine Services to define and apply the required standards and specifications relevant to routine mineralogy services.
• Develop an understanding of all unit processes within the department. Apply mineralogical processes and principles to support mineralogy specialists and technologists. This includes supporting the Section Manager in identifying areas of improvement.
• Prepare task assignments (defining context, purpose, quality, quantity and resources required) for projects, demonstrating the relevance of the project to the operation.
• Manage routine projects through close liaison with other members of the team.
• Effectively applies project and resource management tools and techniques within own role.
• Undertakes technical analysis activities in own area.
• Collects and assesses evidence, generates and evaluates options and shares recommendations.
• Effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities (QEMSCAN, MLA, TIMA, XRD, Optical Microscopes, XRF, XRM).
• Set-up and perform high quality analytical runs.
• Acquisition of accurate mineralogical data and high-quality technical reports delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Keep up to date with developments in the mineralogy field.
• Continuously improve productivity and methods.
• Conduct Planned Task Observations (PTOs).
• Other activities as requested by the Section Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Hons), B.Eng in Mineralogy, Geology, Metallurgy or related Science. B. Tech with relevant experience may be considered.
• M.Sc. in Mineralogy, Geology, Metallurgy or related Science would be advantageous.
• Background in mineralogy and geology will be advantageous.
• Computer skills.
• Driver's license or ability to obtain a driver's license.

Role specific knowledge:

• Understands the principles of mineralogy and relevant tools and techniques to support mineralogical investigations.
• Proven experience working in a mineralogy laboratory.
• Use of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD).
• Proven experience in the minerals or related industry.
• Time management is critical to the role.

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.

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll 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. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

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 & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Closing date: 16 June 2023

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