Electrical Compliance Supervisor

Company Description
-We have an exciting position for a Electrical Compliance Supervisor to ensure compliance with site electrical safety systems, procedures, and integrity standards in alignment with Group Technical Standards while providing technical input to uphold quality in electrical maintenance, programs, and systems.

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The team that makes it happen.

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.

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 Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description
-As Electrical Compliance Supervisor you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Comply with the health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• 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.
• Electrical Safety Compliance:
  • Ensure that all electrical work complies with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Compliance with the Anglo Group Electrical Safety and Integrity standard AA TS 007 provisions.
  • Compliance with the Anglo Group Isolation of Energies Standard AA TS 006 provisions.
  • Compliance with site Isolation and Lockout procedure.
  • Provide input to safety documentation (e.g., SOP, JRA, Energy Analysis, WED, etc.) and enforce compliance with safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and over-inspections of people, processes, tools, assets, and workplace design.
• Over-inspection, monitoring, and supporting high-risk electrical work occurring on site and ensuring adherence to safe operating procedures for such work.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, LFI investigations and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance Delivery

• Act as a thought leader, technical expert and first point of reference for leading electrical installation and maintenance practices.

Maintenance Planning and Troubleshooting:

• Provide support to Supervisors and artisans in the sections in executing the business electrical strategy for monthly shutdowns.
• Witnessing, over-inspection of site acceptance testing and QA/QC for new minor installations/projects onsite
• Assist in developing standards, procedures, and processes in relevant functional or process areas.
• Provide technical expertise to monitor the quality of maintenance systems.
• Provide leadership and direction to the electrical maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and control systems, to deliver all Maintenance operations performance and KPI targets.
• Assist with monitoring the quality of preventive maintenance programs to minimise downtime.

Project Management and Support:

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the integration of electrical systems with overall mine operations.
• Participate in witnessing and inspecting during factory acceptance testing of electrical equipment and minor electrical installations/projects to be delivered to the mine based on preset QA/QC, Quality control plan (QCP), site criteria and Kumba Guideline documents.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations and update procedures accordingly.

Emergency Response:

• Coordinate with relevant teams to address and resolve electrical emergencies promptly.

Procurement:

• Collaborate with procurement teams to source electrical equipment, components and electrical test equipment in compliance with relevant Kumba standards and specifications.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.

Training and Development:

• Evaluate training and development opportunities for electrical personnel.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to ensure the team's skills are current.
• Over-inspection and sign-off of competency assessments and authorisations for electricians, including MV/HV switching where applicable.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Generate reports on equipment condition, compliance with processes and deviations found during audits and inspections.

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide input in continuous improvement projects and cost-reduction strategies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in electrical systems and maintenance practices.
• Implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achieving sectional goals.
• Consult with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the supervisor accurately and on time

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) at a Band 7 level reporting to the Discipline Electrical Engineer.

• -Grade 12 Certificate/N3 Technical
• NQF5: Higher National Vocational Certificate in an electrical engineering discipline
• Trade Certificate as an Electrician
• MV/HV Switching Authorisation Certificate
• SANS 10142 installation electrician ( Preferred )
• SANS-certified Master electrician ( Preferred )
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

• 5 years of operational experience.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant mining legislation and its application.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement and best practices.
• High level of analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.
• Relevant electrical drawing experience (mining industry preferred).
• Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Safety, health, and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory.

Additional Information
-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.

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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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.

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.