Chief Rock Engineer

Key tasks of the role are:

• Develop/contribute to tactics and plans for mining successive cutbacks at increasing depth and complexity.
• Draft Rock Engineering systems, policies, protocols and standards to satisfy Regulatory, AA Group Geotechnical Standard and mandatory Fall of Ground Critical Control requirements.
• Participate in industry technical forums and liaison with external parties (e.g. local government, other mining companies).
• Benchmarking the state of rock engineering practice in relation to established best practice (technology).
• Review and sign off mandatory codes of practice and rock engineering related systems.
• Investigate opportunities to optimize efficiency and cost, driven by rock engineering input.
• Conduct and sign-off geotechnical modelling for mine design and sequence purposes.
• Conduct/contribute to feasibility studies for new on-mine projects.
• Develop and implement the monitoring strategy to ensure safe operations and maximised extraction.
• Liaison with Principal Rock Engineering to facilitate Governance.
• Responsible for the rock engineering service at the mine, including Human Resources optimization and talent management.
• Business and technical risk analysis.
• Cross discipline (Mining, Planning, Safety, Geology, Hydrogeology and UG Geotechnical) input in mine planning.
• Support the overall operational management of the Mine.
• Manage QA/QC of support and rockfall systems in conjunction with Principal Rock Engineering.

This role is at a band 6 level reporting to the Technical Services Manager.

Requirements

• Legal requirement: Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanics Certificate
• Mining or Geology Degree (4 years) or equivalent
• Member of South African National Institute of Rock Engineering

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 8 years Post qualification experience in mining rock engineering
• Experience in managing a team of qualified rock engineering/strata control staff.
• Established expertise rock engineering
• Sound knowledge to integrate with mining, Safety & Health. Legislation, ventilation, geology and planning disciplines.
• Sound knowledge pertaining to people management.
• The understanding of and experience in asset management principles around mining, equipment and associated operational / maintenance standards /philosophies will be required.
• Working knowledge of specialist rock engineering computer programs and models.
• Well versed about world “best practice” and latest research findings.

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.

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 fulfill their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 27 September 2024

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