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. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of 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 now seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team on a permanent basis at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, working on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.
Accountable to the Electrical Supervisor, the purpose of this role is to provide electrical maintenance for designated fixed plant and infrastructure across the mine site to ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable run time.
Accountabilities:
- Carrying out maintenance tasks (both routine and urgent work) in the Processing Plant area
- Maintaining crushers, conveyor systems, pumps, ball mills, vibrating screens & feeders, cranes & hoists, kilns, telemetry systems and all associated wiring, PLCs, instrumentation and control. In addition to electrical duties, this may also include welding, painting, greasing (lubrication) and fitting
- Carrying out electrical maintenance tasks on other areas including the Accommodation Village, Mine and Bore Fields
- Installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment
- Availability after hours on a "Call Out" roster basis to respond to any equipment breakdowns
- Carrying out High Voltage Switching
- Carrying out shutdown maintenance tasks
About You
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:
- Demonstrate AngloGold Ashanti’s values including, safety is our first value, treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing diversity, being accountable for your actions, respecting the environment and ensuring the community is better off for AngloGold Ashanti being there;
- Hold a WA "A" Grade Electrical Workers License (Cert IV in Instrumentation is desirable but not essential);
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fixed plant environment
- High exposure to instrumentation breakdowns and repairs
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics (prior experience with Allen Bradley preferred)
- Interpretation of electrical schematics
- Current high voltage switching certificate
- Previous new installation and testing experience
- Computer literacy
- Current elevated work platform and working at heights
- Current WA “C” Grade Drivers Licence
- Have existing and ongoing permanent working rights in Australia (Mandatory)
- Able to attain a new National Police Clearance
Culture and Benefits
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
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
- Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
- Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
- Salary sacrifice options
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.
Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.