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 Senior Metallurgist Projects to join our Processing team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.
Accountable to the Processing Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating Process improvement project work to enable the Processing Department to identify opportunities to improve profit margins. This role is initially Perth based and will move to FIFO 8/6 mid 2013.
The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:
- Perform role of Process Control & Cyanide Code Champion
- Participate in P2V and Business Planning brainstorming workshops for medium to long term planning and annual budget planning cycles
- Coordinate the execution of Process 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 of an annual strategy for Metallurgy
- Prepare the Technical Scope of Works so that the appropriate commercial contract allowing for risk mitigation can be executed.
- 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 Metallurgy 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.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Process or Chemical Engineering;
- A minimum of 4 years professional experience within the mining industry and gold processing plants;
- A working knowledge of Process Control systems and instrumentation;
- WA C Class Driver's license is essential for this role
- Competent in MS Office
- Experience in a similar role with some project management experience
- Working knowledge of the Cyanide Code
To be successful in this role you will also need to share AngloGold Ashanti's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.
Please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/
Please note - only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted
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: 16/12/2012 10:00 PM
