Network Architect / Engineer - 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

The purpose of Global Information Management (IM) is to enable the delivery of business processes, communication, collaboration and knowledge management through the deployment, support and maintenance of enterprise OT (Operational Technology) technology, infrastructure, applications and Mining Technical systems

Job Description:

Purpose : 

To provide production, data control, operations, and operations support for OT VDN (voice and data network) technologies to their allocated region.

Key Tasks: 

• Act as the subject matter expert for all underground communication infrastructure requirements, solutions, and designs.
• Understand technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge for underground operations
• Provide specialist solutions for all critical requirements in underground communication environments
• Monitor the work and overall performance of underground OT network and voice technology systems
• Evaluate and ensure processing performance relating to system and machine utilization, reliability, and capacity
• Forecast financial, physical, and human resource needs to meet established objectives
• Manage all licensing exposure within the OT networking, voice and perimeter security
• Manage all risks relating to OT voice and data networks in underground environments
• Manage costs associated to the VDN transparently and effectively, including investment choices and budgeting to ensure equipment is “healthy.”
• Own a monthly, global, service delivery review with the network vendors, with input from the regions
• Manage the performance of the vendors, ensure they are meeting or exceeding their contractual commitments for services and project including those delivered directly to the BU’s
• Develop business and technology standards and best practices for OT Networking, Voice and Data communication mediums in Underground environments

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the relevant IM discipline and/or Technical competencies and certification with relevant years of experience in a similar role.
• Desirable:  ITIL, PRINCE2 , CISCO ,TOGAF , ISA 95 & IEC6244