Job Description

Company Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Controller. The purpose of this role is to Support the Shift Supervisor in overseeing plant operation processes to ensure maximum equipment utilisation, sufficient throughput of quality products, and full compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
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 our Senior Process Controller your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Safety, Health, and Environment

• Consistently apply Safety and health principles following operational risk management and application rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions in all team interactions, and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

• Reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Ensure that safety signs and equipment are clean, visible, and fit.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery
Assist with Product quality/throughput:

• Monitor and control all plant processes to ensure good product quality.
• Conduct continuous inspections on the crushing, screening, stacking and water reticulation equipment to
• ensure proper functionality.
• Supervise and do over-inspections on work being done in the plant.
• Assist with resolving problems experienced in the DSO plant.
• Assist the Supervisor to ensure DOH and Tempo targets are reached.

Manage the crushing, screening, and water reticulation processes:

• Assisted in monitoring and controlling all plant crushing, screening, and water reticulation processes to ensure outputs were within the required specifications according to the plan.
• Conduct continuous inspections of the Plant equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Assist with water balance, slime dam inspections, export water quantities, borehole utilisation, biotreatment efficiency, process, and potable water qualities.
• Assist in the supervision of production teams to achieve targets. (DOH & Tempos)
• Balance plant throughput by monitoring buffer level, ore supply from mining, and product bed levels

Assist the Supervisor with Communication and Reporting:

• Ensure that effective communication between all relevant team players exists, and equipment failures are reported and followed up on.
• Share information about maintenance intent effectively with all co-workers.
• Assist the supervisor in delegating duties to subordinates and other supervisory activities.
• Prepare production statistic reports.
• Keep a record of work done on shift and prepare and review reports for shift handovers to ensure target progress and system progress information are relayed to the following change for purposes of production and safety.
• Co-ordinate and guide operators in the execution of their tasks.

Assist the Supervisor in optimising equipment operation and preparing the plant for maintenance:

• Undertake regular planning for production, scheduled maintenance, and resources to minimise production delays.
• Assist in developing contingency plans to maintain production during unforeseen failures, delays, or circumstances.

• Coordinate maintenance/preparation activities to ensure minimum production losses and safe practices.
• Establish and maintain strong working relations with maintenance.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and proper use of all machinery, equipment, and infrastructure to meet health and safety requirements.
• Conduct daily inspections in areas of responsibility and take corrective action to ensure that workplace incidents do not occur.
• Monitor and coordinate equipment utilisation and conduct inspections to ensure that equipment and machinery are optimally used.
• Assist the Supervisor with People Management:

• Assist the Supervisor in enforcing discipline and the team's high performance through the relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions.
• Set direction for direct reports by defining the expected deliverables and continuously monitoring tasks and activities.
• Assist with managing the immediate team's time, attendance, and leave planning

Compliance

• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance with the team.

• Conduct site inspections to identify and escalate non-compliance.
• Implement required actions.

This role is in the Processing (PRO) department on a band P3 level reporting to the Supervisor DMS Crushing Shift D
Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience working in a plant setting.
• Familiarity with plant and crusher processes and operational equipment.
• Understanding of pre-shift inspection procedures.
• Ability to compile reports effectively.
• Proficiency in radio procedures.
• Knowledge of lock-out procedures.
• Familiarity with the layout of the section.
• Understanding of problem identification and analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• Awareness of safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Basic computer literacy.

Additional Information
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.

Skills Required