Senior Specialist: Mine Engineering (UG)
AngloGold Ashanti Australia
Date: 21 hours ago
City: Perth, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.
About Us
At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so .
AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.
In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.
The Opportunity
At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. If you feel that you may not tick all the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.
We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist : Mine Engineering (Underground) to join the Australian Business Unit Technical Services Team. Accountable to the Manager: Mining, this role is responsible for p roviding technical expertise and analysis primarily for the Underground Operations, while ensuring integration with the whole of operations, including the Open pit Mine.
Here you will develop, review, and support implementation of Underground Mine operations, and deliver key mining components of the Long term plan, operational support, projects and studies, full potential initiatives, ensuring adherence to mining standards and regulatory requirements .
This role is predominantly based in the Perth corporate office on a 5 days on, 2 days off roster however regular site travel to both Australian mines will be required.
Role Purpose:
Provide expert mining technical support for all mining operational activities, mine planning, projects and studies in the Australia Business Unit.
Accountabilities
People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:
Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities. At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.
About Us
At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so .
AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.
In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.
The Opportunity
At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. If you feel that you may not tick all the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.
We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist : Mine Engineering (Underground) to join the Australian Business Unit Technical Services Team. Accountable to the Manager: Mining, this role is responsible for p roviding technical expertise and analysis primarily for the Underground Operations, while ensuring integration with the whole of operations, including the Open pit Mine.
Here you will develop, review, and support implementation of Underground Mine operations, and deliver key mining components of the Long term plan, operational support, projects and studies, full potential initiatives, ensuring adherence to mining standards and regulatory requirements .
This role is predominantly based in the Perth corporate office on a 5 days on, 2 days off roster however regular site travel to both Australian mines will be required.
Role Purpose:
Provide expert mining technical support for all mining operational activities, mine planning, projects and studies in the Australia Business Unit.
Accountabilities
- Promote a strong safety culture, supporting the AGA safety vision and values, identify and mitigate risks within the mining Operations
- Provide hands on technical expertise and analysis for the Australian region underground mines, in the areas of mine production, drill and blast, design, infrastructure and ventilation requirements
- Liaising with site operations and the planning team to deliver successful integrated mine plans and operational support across the mining technical discipline
- Support Full Potential initiatives, identifying opportunities, and follow up with assisting with implementation, tracking and reporting, helping to drive value creation
- Apply understanding of mining contract management and carrying out detailed cost modelling for assessing mining projects and budgets
- Support the mine engineering and planning teams on each site and help identify and deliver training needs
- Act in accordance with the AngloGold Ashanti values, and develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners and other stakeholders.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
- Extensive experience in hard rock underground mining, including demonstrated mine planning, drill and blast, and operations experience, with an understanding of the interaction between Open pit and Underground mining.
- An understanding of mining cost estimation and analysis.
- Advanced skills using general mining software packages is essential, familiarity with Deswik, Stope Optimiser, Ventsim and Pumpsim.
- Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify and assess issues and opportunities.
- Solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to juggle competing demands and work as a team player
- Have a passion for coaching and mentoring others, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities. At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
- Flexible work arrangements – hybrid roster
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
- Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family
- Attractive Annual Bonus
- Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options
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