Investigation Specialist

Company Description

Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect. 

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us.

Job Description

Reporting to the Cultural & Safety Leadership Manager, the Investigation Specialist will facilitate comprehensive incident investigations and sharing of information across Met Coal sites.

This is a newly created role based in our Brisbane Corporate Office with frequent travel to our operations in Central Queensland.

Key accountabilities include:

• Facilitate incident investigations using our Learning from Incidents methodology.
• Coach safety professionals and site investigation leads in investigation methodologies and potential corrective actions to take arising from an investigation.
• Advise the line on incident investigation process.
• Proactively support the line in communication expectations around incident reporting and investigation.
• Identify which actions should be implemented at other sites within the business and coordinate the allocation of these actions.
• Support the review of investigations of repeat safety incidents to determine if the correct and direct contributing root causes were identified and if recommended corrective actions address all the causes adequately.
• Provide specialist, technical, or legal input into the investigation report, including but not limited to analysing incident data on an ad-hoc basis.
• Monitor repeat incidents for various factor or causation levels.
• Monitor effectiveness of recommendations proposed, actions taken and learning transmission.
• Share relevant safety information/statistics and learnings in the Safety Leadership Team and Significant Incident meetings.
• Review incident alert communication.
• Contribute to a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the site safety function that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in incident investigation, human factors or other related discipline.
• Extensive practical experience in a similar role/context.
• Demonstrated experience working as incident investigation lead within a technical environment.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in developing continuous improvement ideas.
• Demonstrated in fostering a safety-first attitude and culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of the operational aspects associate with mining operations.
• Strong track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues at all levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

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 programmes, 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.

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.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

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.

COVID-19
In line with the Anglo American Metallurgical Coal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, the Company requires employees, contractors and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of entry to a Metallurgical Coal managed operation (including camp) and the Anglo American Brisbane Corporate Office, unless an individual exemption has been granted.

Individuals who believe they have a genuine reason as to why they cannot comply to this Policy can apply to be an Exempt Individual by making an Exemption Application to the Company which will be considered during the recruitment process.

Unless an exemption has been granted, proof of vaccination requirements must be provided as part of the recruitment process and employment with Metallurgical Coal will be subject to satisfying this requirement.

This requirement is to safeguard the health of our workers and their families; and the community at large from the COVID-19 virus, the associated risks and effects of which can be reduced by vaccinations.

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 this process.

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CLOSING DATE 
7 April 2022

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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