Operational Risk Advisor at Anglo American

Job Description:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, implement and coordinate the implementation of ORM with specific focus on Baseline and Issue-based risk management activities.
• Oversee the application of the ORM four layers of risk management at the operation: Baseline risk management, Issue-based risk management, Task risk management, and Continuous risk management
• Co-ordinate the ORM implementation and execution against the integrated risk management framework operational risk management processes, systems, standards and procedures.
• Implement and maintain functioning of operational risk management IT Platform.
• Co-ordinate planning and implementation of the annual Operational Risk Programme and support the managerial oversight of the delivery of operational risk targets and key results areas.
• Enhance the skills and competencies of employees and contractors to achieve excellence in operational risk management.
• Support formal operational risk capacity building programs at operations.
• Assess operational risk performance and provide status evaluation reports to operations management and operational risk role holders and support action planning where required.
• Provide risk based operational input to operation to ensure management of material risks and integration of operational risk management into leading operational practices and programs such as the Operating Model, incident investigation and assurance practices.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool.
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget).
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures.
• Ensure that systems, symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values.
• Supporting Operational teams and service departments with implementation of ORM processes.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Operational Risk Management.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent (such as risk management, sciences, engineering or other related careers)
• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent will be advantageous
• Courses in management systems (9001, 14001, 18001),risk qualification, audit qualification advantageous

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years relevant operational mining, processing, and engineering related experience
• Detailed understanding of the Platinum value chain and operational trends and risks.
• An understanding of the operational aspects associated with mining and mineral processing operations
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management within a technical environment
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment techniques such as WRAC, Bowtie Analysis, HAZOP/HAZAN and other industry recognised techniques and tools.
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and coordinating disciplines relevant to risk management.
• Ability to use operational risk management system for information management and data analysis (e.g.: Enablon, Bowtie XP, Isometrix, CURA, IHS, etc.)
• Collaborative and excellent communication skills
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills

Additional information:

• Ability to speak additional languages is desirable.
• Must have Code EB driver’s licence
• Regional and domestic travel may be required
• Working on operational mine and process sites (both open pit and underground) will be required.