Anglo American / De Beers Group
Shipping
GraduateProgrammeShipping(Technical)
“Graduate Programme - Shipping (Technical) at Anglo American / De Beers Group. Skills: Safety & Technical function, Technical competence, Safety leadership mindset, Operational risk awareness. Develop a understanding of operational and physical risks associated with Anglo American’s chartered fleet and shipping operations. Support the identification, mitigation and management of technical and operational risks”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop Safety & Technical capability; Build understanding of Anglo American’s shipping risk profile; Gain exposure to commercial and operational decision-making; Demonstrate Anglo American values and safety leadership behaviours; Develop into a future technical professional within Anglo American Shipping; Prepare graduates for long‑term careers within Anglo American Shipping; Opportunity to be considered for a permanent role during or at the end of the programme; Prepare the next generation of leaders in shipping; Preparing them for managerial and senior leadership positions
Industry & Context.
Good analytical and problem solving skills; Root cause analysis
Rotation opportunities across key locations (subject to business requirements)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Self-Motivated, Comfortable working and adapting in fast paced environment, Good analytical and problem solving skills, communication and interpersonal skills, Attention to detail, Can do attitude and ability to learn
Nice to Have
Class 3 Certificate of Competency (Deck) or MEO Class IV (4) Certificate of Competency (Engine) or Marine Electro-Technical Officer (METO), Sailed at least one contract as a 3rd officer or 3rd or 04th Engineer (with independent watchkeeping experience), Graduation degree in Nautical Science or Mechanical Engineering
What You'll Do.
Develop a understanding of operational and physical risks associated with Anglo American’s chartered fleet and shipping operations
Support the identification
mitigation and management of technical and operational risks
Gain knowledge and practical exposure to Anglo American’s vetting framework and vessel selection standards
Develop understanding of dry bulk vessel technical operations
ship management and maintenance fundamentals
Participate in vessel inspections and support Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) engagements where applicable
Demonstrate and promote Anglo American’s Safety values and contribute to strengthening safety culture across operations
Support incident investigations
root cause analysis and preparation of learning shares
Develop understanding of the chartering safety framework
including accountabilities between shipowner
ship manager and charterer
Gain exposure to global Safety & Technical desks
including rotation opportunities across key locations (subject to business requirements)
Develop understanding of shipowner budgeting
cost control and technical financial management
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and safety performance reviews
Undertake shorter rotations across key shipping functions to develop an end to end understanding of the shipping value chain
Presenting at least two business challenges and improvement opportunities with detail strategic execution plan
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboratively work with teams; Stakeholder coordination
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Process & Methodology
Strategic execution plan
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