Section Ventilation Officer at Anglo American

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

We are at the forefront of change in our industry; innovating with purpose – pushing boundaries to create new opportunities and demonstrate our values. As the custodians of precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we rely on our high-performing teams to combine integrity, creativity and smart innovation with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Job Description:

The Section Ventilation Officer is responsible for the maintenance of ventilation and occupational hygiene systems as well as to provide the immediate supervisor with information to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Implementation and maintenance of an effective ventilation and occupational hygiene programme

Implement and maintain an effective ventilation and occupational hygiene programme to obtain optimum ventilation and occupational hygiene conditions in support of the objectives of the business unit or area or section plan.

• Ensure all the legal requirements, group standards and policies are adhered to through monitoring and reporting
• Report and advise management of Business Area on Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene matters
• Participate in Mining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene technology studies and provide solutions to specific matters.
• Set targets and participate in audits
• Risk assessment and risk control measures
• Legal compliance monitoring
• Ventilation and occupational hygiene standards and working guides
• Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene coaching

Qualifications:

• Intermediated or Advanced Certificate in environmental control
• Mine Blasting License
• 5 years practical experience in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Field
• MS Office , SAP

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, 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.

Background Checks

If your application is successful, criminal and other background checks, where appropriate, will be required

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect

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Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.