Advanced Process Control Specialist

9 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- At Anglo American, we are re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Mining has a smarter future - a future where you may barely notice some mines at all. And that’s a good thing. Out of sight, but never out of mind, tomorrow’s ultimate mine will long provide the precious raw materials our modern society needs.

Our metals are the essential ingredients in smartphones, electric cars and wind turbines, while also purifying traditional vehicle and other emissions; our basic materials build our homes, offices, railways and airports; and our diamonds fulfil your dreams. Simply put, our products move the world towards a more sustainable future.

**Job Description**:

- The Advanced Process Control Systems Specialist will advise and drive the implementation of Advanced Process Control Systems aimed at optimising business processes for sustainable business results.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Visibly demonstrate SHE values and principles
- Contribute towards the vision and strategy for a Group-wide Advanced Process Control System approach and control framework
- Advise on the selection and use of specialist Advanced Process Control System technology (Advanced Process Control Technical/ Dynamic Process Control Simulation technology, Regulatory and other Control Systems) for site the commissioning and use thereof
- Utilise specialist vendor systems knowledge to manage vendor installation teams to effectively deliver on projects
- Increase “the value in use” of Advanced Process Control Systems technologies by replicating best practise across the Group
- Develop the skills base of site Advanced Process Control teams in the effective use of systems technologies
- Integrate the Advanced Process Control Systems framework with the Anglo Operating Model on site level
- Advise on the identification of Advanced Process Control Systems driven business opportunities at site level
- Evaluate / test new system features on a simulation environment, including documentation
- Qualifications
- An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline
- Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

**Role-specific knowledge**:

- Provides consistent outstanding behaviour in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety
- Track record of leading translating ideas into practical initiatives to be implemented and a demonstration of successful execution and delivery of Advanced Process Control Systems

**Technical Skills**:

- Implement the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies
- Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders
- Devise solutions to optimise productivity and quality targets by utilising technical expertise and cooperating with multi-disciplinary teams to highlight and address areas of improvement
- Implement set project activities within a specific project or operation. Proactively escalate risks and propose mitigating actions
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of change concepts. Coach and support managers to initiate, implement and drive change across a discipline/business unit. Act as a change agent and champion - developing tools and methodologies as well as initiating and leading change

**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.

**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 he



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