Company Description
-Company Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technologist. The purpose of this role is to Complete allocated electrical projects cost- and time-efficiently and perform feasibility studies to determine their success before project registrations
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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 Electrical Technologist your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Consistently apply safety and health principles in all site interactions, ensuring compliance within and beyond your work area.
  • Identify specific risks in the working area and follow discipline-specific plans and systems to manage and avoid them effectively.
  • Actively participate in safety audits, inspections, and observations, addressing issues promptly to exemplify safety leadership.
  • Promote excellent housekeeping practices to ensure a safe and compliant environment, facilitating controlled risk management and operational efficiency.
  • Engage actively in Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) activities, risk assessments, and the closure of safety actions, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Performance and Delivery In-depth Investigations
  • Conduct in-depth investigations before the commencement of a new project to determine the possible electrical solutions required.
  • Work closely with the Drawing Office to organise detailed sketches and designs required for the project.
  • Guide the maintenance team in advanced electrical faulting findings on electrical systems.
  • Prepare detailed reports on findings of in-depth investigations and share findings with the rest of the Engineering team.
  • Proficient in applying various Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Project Specifications
  • Compile project specifications once the sketches and designs have been finalised to evaluate and place orders with preferred contractors.
  • Request quotations from suppliers to ensure the project is competitively priced is also necessary.
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• Project contractors and project expenditures
  • Manage project contractors once they have been appointed.
  • Oversee contractors' progress against the project plan, ensuring that they adhere to safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards and legal requirements to optimise the delivery of project performance outcomes.
  • Manage project expenditure to ensure sound financial practices and minimise overspending.
  • Perform project cash flow forecasts and keep track of the project budget. Commissioning, Testing, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
  • Commission and test new systems once the projects are completed.
  • Address any discrepancies before they are captured on the system.
  • Update drawings of the new system to obtain all relevant stakeholders' signatures to finalise and close the project.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure the work execution aligns with set standards.
  • Collaborate with Reliability Engineers to develop asset tactics for the operation.
• Monitor and Inspect Equipment Performance
  • Monitor and inspect equipment performance against the set targets.
  • Identify the top bad actors and collaborate with the Reliability Engineers in defect elimination.
  • Ensure that assets function as expected and functional failures are addressed promptly.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement, develop initiatives to address them, and ensure all initiatives are fully implemented and completed.
• Compliance
  • Comply with all the Anglo-American AS&R Framework requirements and best practice guidelines.
  • Ensure that all electrical designs and installations comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Stay informed about changes in electrical codes and industry best practices.
  • Review and develop standards and procedures guided by the Mine Health And Safety Act, AS&R, and Industry Best Practices
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate documentation of electrical designs, installations, and maintenance activities.
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and drawings for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare detailed failure reports based on analysis of failures
• Cost Estimation:
  • Assist in estimating the costs associated with electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Work with the project management team to develop budgets and cost forecasts.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) department on a band 6.10 level reporting to the Specialist Reliability & Asset Health Monitoring

Qualifications

• -Relevant Electrical Engineering National Diploma on NQF6

• Advanced Certificate

• B-Degree in Electrical Engineering
SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an electrical technology environment.
• Key value drivers within the discipline's value chain and interdependence of critical levers.
• Principles of how operational processes are classified according to the Operating Model, focusing on Work Management.
• Project management fundamentals.
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities within the scope of the role.
• Business improvement tools and techniques
• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance.
• Basic financial metrics and budgeting tools.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.

Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements

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.