Company Description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mine Operations Planning Engineer (Sishen & Kolomela). The purpose of this role is to Create a three-month mine plan that aligns with the 12-month budget for the upcoming week's planning horizon

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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.

Job Description

As our Mine Operations Planning Engineer (Sishen & Kolomela) of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and EnvironmentConsistently apply safety and health principles in all site interactions within and beyond the site Supervisor's work area.Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.Ensure mining plans and designs adhere to safety regulations and environmental standards and propose measures to mitigate potential risks.Performance and DeliveryMine Operations Planning:Meet mining objectives by ensuring all planning systems are up to date and aligned with the 12-month plan through continuous liaison with OMS specialists and alignment of deployment strategies.Ensure the 3-month mine plan has sufficient detail to construct weekly plans for loading and hauling, drilling and blasting, associated infrastructure work, waste dumping locations and spaces, and Mine Designs.Ensure that the monthly plan caters to the short-term HME capabilities, ore blending, and ore flow (crushing and stockpiling) of different material types and classes.Ensure plans are adjusted according to operating conditions, rain forecast, geological deviations, and plant needs, aligning with appropriate change management processes.Construct terms of reference to specify inputs into monthly plans – consult with different stakeholders to ensure realistic productivity assumptions.Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the short-term planning processes to minimise changes and maximise stability.Create plans following the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Mine’s regulations that are within budget and direct mine production activities to achieve short-term targets.Review the plan design with mine production and ensure that the plan tonnages, quality, rehabilitation, and safety comply with longer-term plans.The Work: Key Outputs and AccountabilitiesPartakes in reconciliation processes by releasing quality and reconcilable plans and contributing towards the gathering process.Ensure that infrastructure planning is aligned with shorter-term plans (including road positioning, electrical and water networks).Attend pit visits and all other meetings necessary to channel the operation back to the 3-month plan.Undertake tasks as assigned on implementing the Anglo Operating Model in Operational Mine Planning.Data management and validation:Analyse & ensure that the generated output path is aligned with the inputs provided in the input meeting.Consider the impacts of operational challenges on output rates presented in input meetings and be able to challenge them.QAQC:Change management & tracking of block shape change request and their alignment with Master Survey Layout.Ad-Hoc Projects:Support the section Manager Mine Planning to evaluate Ad-hoc projects and new technology.

 

This role is in the Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) NC discipline at a 6.11 level reporting to Section Manager MT Planning

QualificationsNational Diploma in Mining EngineeringBTech/BSc/BEng AdvantageousSA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

Specialized knowledge in Mining Engineering, including mineral extraction, mine design, and geotechnical engineering.Familiarity with relevant legislation, such as MHSA, to ensure compliance and safety within the mining environment.Proficiency in project management, planning/scheduling, and understanding of the unique challenges faced in mining.Ability to apply the mine planning cycle, including exploration, design, construction, and operations.Understanding of financial metrics, budgeting tools, and cost analysis.Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls, including hazard identification and mitigation strategies.Awareness of safety, health, and environmental requirements and compliance standards.

Proficiency in mine scheduling software, such as OPMS, Deswik, Xecure, and MicroStation, for effective mine planning and scheduling.

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.