Design & Infrastructure Engineer - Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Design & Infrastructure Engineersome of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all site interactions within and beyond one's work area.
• Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections, and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership.
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where employees can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Performance and Delivery

Mine Design and Planning

• Develop and optimise mine designs, pit layouts, and haulage routes to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Create detailed short-term and long-term mine plans based on geological data and production targets.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and production teams to ensure designs align with resource extraction goals.

Infrastructure Design and Development

• Design and implement infrastructure development such as roads, drainage systems, and waste disposal areas to support mining operations.
• Plan and manage the installation and maintenance of utilities (e.g., water, power) required for mine operations.
• Ensure infrastructure designs meet safety, environmental, and legal regulations.
• Technical Analysis and Reporting

The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Perform geotechnical and stability analysis to ensure the safety of mine designs and infrastructure.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies for infrastructure projects and mining activities.
• Produce regular reports on design progress, infrastructure developments, and compliance with mine plans.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure that all designs comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mine and infrastructure design.
• Conduct audits and inspections of infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance with safety regulations.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with mining, mechanical, and civil engineering teams to integrate designs with operational requirements.
• Coordinate with environmental specialists to minimise the environmental impact of mining infrastructure.
• Work closely with external contractors and suppliers on infrastructure projects to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Project Management

• Execute infrastructure development projects within set timeframes and budgets.
• Track project progress, manage resources, and address design-related challenges or changes.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality control for all design and infrastructure works.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in mine design and infrastructure development to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Stay updated with the latest mining design software, technologies, and industry trends to improve design outcomes.

Data Management and Technology Utilization

• Utilize mine design software such as Surpac, Datamine, or AutoCAD to develop detailed engineering drawings.
• Analyze production data to refine designs and improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate digital tools and technologies (e.g., GPS systems, drones) to optimise mine design and infrastructure monitoring.

Budget and Cost Control Management:

• Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
• Identify, communicate, and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.

Authority:

• Generate authorisation for expenditures.
• Revise budget after receiving appropriate authorisations.
• Take necessary action to correct misallocations.

This role is in the Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) discipline at a 6.10 level reporting to Section Manager Mine Activity Design

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Advantageous
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Additional certifications or training in mine design software (e.g., Surpac, AutoCAD, registration Datamine) would be advantageous.
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding mine design processes, such as pit optimisation, haul road design, waste dump management, and site layout.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and their impact on mine stability and design.
• Expertise in designing critical mine operation infrastructure like roads, drainage systems, and utilities.
• Familiarity with environmental legislation and infrastructure requirements in the South African mining sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mine planning and design software, such as Surpac, Datamine, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with GIS and other digital tools for spatial data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of South African safety standards and mining regulations.
• Understanding of risk management and safety strategies for mine design and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies in engineering project environments.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation, and resource allocation for large-scale infrastructure projects.