Friday, November 30, 2012

Production Projects Coordinator AngloGold Ashanti


AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is the world's third largest gold producer with 20 operations in 10 countries on four continents. AGA employs over 62,000 people globally. In Australia, AGA operates the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine and is developing the Tropicana Gold Mine in which it has a 70% interest and is manager. Independence Group NL holds the remaining 30%. The Sunrise Dam and Tropicana operations are both situated in WA.
Tropicana represents the most significant Australian gold discovery of the last decade. The new, large scale open pit gold mining operation will produce 3.45 million ounces over a 10 year mine life (approved project). Construction began in 2011 and first gold is anticipated in the December quarter of 2013.
We are now seeking an experienced Production Projects Coordinator to join our Processing team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.
Accountable to the Processing Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating production improvement project work to enable the Processing Department to identify opportunities to improve margins. This role is initially Perth based moving to an 8 days on/6 day off fly-in/fly-out roster from Perth to the Tropicana Gold Mine.
The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:
  • Participate in P2V and Business Planning brainstorming workshops for medium to long term planning and annual budget planning cycles
  • Coordinate the execution of Production improvement project work to improve margins and sustainability
  • Deliver the approved project budget whilst proposing solutions to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and identify and discuss opportunities to exceed project budget and action authorised changes
  • Contribute to the development and execution of an annual strategy for Production
  • Prepare the Technical Scope of Works so that the appropriate commercial contract is developed and executed allowing for risk mitigation.
  • All contractors and consultants must be monitored to verify that performance is within the contractual terms and conditions and the technical scope of work is delivered to the appropriate standard as described in the contract
  • Utilising SAP, contribute to the development of work packages for Production projects ahead of the business planning process.
  • Provide status on project work and include in the draft monthly reports including discussion of control charts (where appropriate), variances and performance (including production and HSEC&C) for each project.
  • Coordinate Tailings Storage Facility dam wall lifts
  • Contribute to the sustainable use of bore fields and use water efficiently
  • Optimise the Cyclone maintenance and operating strategy
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining plus two years relevant experience or a minimum of five years of experience within the mining industry and gold processing plants;
  • A working knowledge of Process Control systems and instrumentation;
  • Experience in a similar role with some project management and planning and scheduling experience
  • Sufficient knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act to supervise maintenance activities
  • Proficient in process control and SCADA systems
  • Familiar with crushing and milling processes and equipment
  • Experience in using a computer based ERP system, preferably SAP and intermediate skills in MS Office
  • WA C Class Driver's license
To be successful in this role you will also need to share AngloGold Ashanti's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.
This is an excellent opportunity which offers a competitive remuneration package, challenging work and career development prospects within a global mining company.
Please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/
For further information please contact: Nicola McRobbie - Recruitment Specialist nmcrobbie@anglogoldashanti.com.au
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role


Applications Close: 09/12/2012 9:00 PM

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