Asset, Strategy & Reliability Manager in Whitby

Anglo American is a leading global mining company, and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world‑class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast‑growing consumer‑driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies.

We are constructing a state‑of‑the‑art underground mine to enable the extraction of Polyhalite – a unique multi‑nutrient fertiliser – along with the necessary infrastructure both above and below ground that will be required for transport, processing, and distribution. POLY4 is our flagship multi‑nutrient fertiliser product. Made from polyhalite, it contains four of the six macro‑nutrients and many micronutrients that are essential to plant growth. It allows farmers to maximise their crop yield, increase quality and improve soil structure with one simple product.

Join us as the Asset Strategy and Reliability Manager where you will lead, manage and co‑ordinate the development of maintenance strategy and plans for the future Woodsmith Operation, ensuring alignment with Anglo American standards and industry best practice, while maintaining a fit for purpose mentality. You will report to the Woodsmith Technical and Operations Director.

Your duties will include:

• Safety & Health
  • Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
  • Ensure safety in design and alignment with risk management principles.
• Leadership and Management
  • Collaborate and influence with multiple stakeholders in delivery of a holistic maintenance strategy for Woodsmith and ensure it is appropriately reflected in the Functional Requirements for the feasibility study and subsequent detailed design phases.
  • Support and influence site construction teams and contractors to drive improved reliability and longevity of shaft sinking and tunnel equipment.
  • Visibly demonstrate SHE leadership in the course of all engagements, incorporating applicable SHE considerations into design and delivery of work and actively engage in Visible Felt Leadership interactions as appropriate.
• General
  • Responsible for the development of the Woodsmith Maintenance strategy and integration thereof into the feasibility study and subsequent detailed design.
  • Manage scope, quality, cost and schedule associated with EPCM and SME engineering delivery.
  • Coordinate with the Woodsmith Study & Operations teams and Anglo American Group Technical functions to incorporate operability and maintainability requirements in designs.
  • Work closely with engineering partners to deliver and/or review/approve designs to meet the Project’s schedule and design requirements.
  • Develop the detailed maintenance plans and strategies, resourcing and budgets as part of Operational Readiness.
  • Collaborate with the Owners team project managers and EPCM to expediently resolve technical challenges during the design, execution and commissioning of the Project.
  • Ensure that appropriate maintenance strategy is incorporated in engineering design development and field construction activities across the project.
• People & Teams
  • Create a purpose‑led, high‑performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity.
  • Build the future maintenance function/team for the Woodsmith operation (key part of operational readiness).
  • Mentor and advise site engineering teams and contractors on maintenance and reliability practices to improve equipment/system availability and ultimately deliver safer and more predictable shaft sinking and tunneling progress.

Qualifications:

• Registered with a recognized engineering institute as a professional / charted engineer.
• Proven track record with extensive experience, in large, complex underground mining projects is preferable. Other heavy industrial setting will also be considered.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of international standards and asset strategy and reliability best practices in a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing across disciplines.
• Track record of applying business acumen in achieving risk based fit for purpose outcomes.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate knowledge-sharing across disciplines.
• Experience or a sound appreciation of underground mining, tunnelling and/or shaft sinking.
• Lead technical discussions to ensure that interrogation of performance is implemented, to adapt to varying situations and ensure that the best interests of Anglo American and its stakeholders are represented.
• Communicate effectively across boundaries at appropriate levels.
• Adapt style to audience to constructively influence in an open and equitable manner.
• Share knowledge/information with peers in all stages of decision‑making to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the project – rather than in isolation.
• Able to work cross‑culturally with diverse teams and demonstrate sensitivity to local social and political realities.
• Show respect for and accurately perceive the needs and feelings of others.
• A hands‑on approach, able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload to meet project needs.

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.

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 helping to make mining safer.

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 the process.