Principal Process Engineer – POX Autoclave

Company Description:

Looking to make a difference?

Anglo American aims to lead the future of mining. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we strive to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives".

We are already making a real difference by finding and extracting the metals and minerals that make everyday life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. We focus on sustainability, safety and innovation, pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, choosing to do the right thing every time and showing care and respect for people and the planet.

That means our high performing teams are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us and help to make a difference.

Job Description:

The RBMR Copper Circuit Debottlenecking involves the installation of a second generation POX autoclave into the existing refining circuit in a Polishing Copper Leach duty. The autoclave employs an advanced control strategy to further extract base metals selectively. The project is currently in the Front-End Engineering Stage.

The Principle Process Engineer role will be to manage all process related aspects of the final design, construction and commissioning of the new autoclave system at RBMR.

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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 programs, 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 helping to make mining safer.

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 fulfill their potential.