AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) has implemented a new operating model to drive strategic alignment across the business with a common organizational design for the company to deliver its purpose. This ensures we have the right people in the right place to make effective and efficient decisions that are consistent with AGA’s vision and purpose. AngloGold Ashanti Limited  is seeking experienced and self-motivated persons to join our Ghana – Tanzania Business Units:.

Asset Management Lead

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

To develop appropriate systems and governance processes that enable the Asset Management function in supporting and assurance of:

• AGA Asset management framework • Asset Management Strategy • Standards and guidelines • Systems ownership • Maturity improvements • Asset Integrity Assurance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Model behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
•  Develop appropriate systems and provide asset services and support in regard to:
  • Implementing and monitoring against the AGA Asset management framework.
  • Implementing and monitoring against the asset integrity guideline. o Maintain, review and update the system asset management strategy to ensure relevance, effectiveness and repeatability
  • Long term planning for asset replacement and refurbishment forecasting within the integrated planning framework.
  • Improving the capability and functionality of the asset management systems.
  • Identify and facilitate training programs for the end users in asset management and asset integrity.
  •  Develop technical competency assessments for operational implementation and Training programs development for implmentation
  •  Own the TM1 Energy Reporting Module and assure compliance and accuracy of energy information.
  •  Review and provide assurance on ESG project requests as part of the energy business planning process.
  • Maintaining systems for reporting to enable monthly, quarterly and annual business plan reviews in support of the integrated planning process.
  •  Assist and support operations identify, monitor and effectively communicate asset management measures and KPIs ensuring credible information is available to identify improvement opportunities that drive robust decision making
  • Aligning asset management systems with both enterprise architecture planning and established strategic AGA systems e.g. TM1, Isometrix, ERP’s, reliability and incident reporting etc.
  • Review, comment and providing updates to asset management group standards, policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with the central asset management team.
  • Coordinating the roll out and adoption of asset management group standards, policies, procedures and guidelines being cognisant of unique and specific requirements imposed by the operating jurisdictions.
  • Maintaining an updated repository of asset management group standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, easily accessible by site and regional teams.
  •  Proactively identifying emerging equipment reliability and cost performance trends whilst performing further analysis where required, to recommend a solution to problems.
  • Implement and improve the reliability incident reporting system that enables communication of key learnings from incidents and investigations.
  •  Perform asset management maturity, asset integrity and compliance assessments and facilitating the development of asset management improvement plans
  • Perform asset management project and operations reviews, ensuring the correct application of and compliance to AGA asset management standards, guidelines, systems and procedures
• Advising the Head of Asset Management and VP Technical on asset management related system issues and risks.
• Providing input in the integrated planning review sessions to ensure that due consideration has been given to address asset management risks and opportunities.
•  Contribute productively as a member of the Asset Management team.
•  Manage strict deadlines
• Engage and collaborate with engineering teams to suit the requirements of the company.
• In accordance with the Health of Discipline Framework, comply with the following requirements:
  •  In conjunction with the direct manager, establish key performance standards and critical tasks for the purpose of progress and performance assessments.
  •  In consultation with the VP Asset Management and Head of Asset Management compile an individual development plan for the purpose of career and succession planning.
  • Clearly define role accountabilities and seek clarity in regard to effective people and management practices if there are any uncertainties.
  • Personal conduct should be professional and aligned with the AGA values at all times.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

•  A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
•  At least 10 years’ engineering experience in the mining industry.
•  Knowledge and experience in Asset Management
• Sound understanding of components and key drivers of the mining value chain.
•  Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully action priorities
•  Commercial acumen relevant to the role.
•  Demonstrated track record in asset management and asset integrity

Technical Competencies

• Able to create a complete and well thought out asset management plan, using equipment and production data.
• Comprehensive understanding of work management systems that deliver effective planning, resourcing and execution of maintenance work.
• Develop continuous monitoring processes to systematically identify and eliminate chronic defects that lead to failures of major and critical equipment.
• Able to analyse and interpret condition monitoring data in order to identify early signs of failure, take preventative action and mitigate consequences.
• Understands the basic maintenance and reliability requirements of key assets and can identify when assets are performing below design performance.
• Able to establish a risk based asset integrity system that manages asset integrity threats and measure compliance to rectification plans.
• Collects and manages relevant data to a high standard of quality assurance and control.
•  Uses relevant statistical analysis, technical models, systems and tools as part of the analytical process.
• Supports conclusions with accurate information and analysis

Leadership Competencies

• Has effective communication skills.
• Understands all functions (technical or otherwise) on a mine to a reasonable level and can contribute to discussions on a broad multi-functional basis.
• Understands the needs of the business and is able to clearly articulate and prioritize these to the team
• Strong ability to work effectively with people, including high performing professional teams.
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to explore and embrace different cultures