Ventilation Technician
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions - come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.
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 currently seeking a Mine Ventilation Technician to join our Underground Mining team at our Tropicana Gold Mine. Reporting to the Underground Mining Engineer - Projects and Infrastructure.
This role is based at our Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.
Accountabilities:
- Monitor the underground ventilation system to ensure a safe working atmosphere for all employees.
- Audit ventilation infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved ventilation plans.
- Prepare and distribute ventilation plans.
- Provide ventilation specific input into mine plans and schedules.
- Complete statutory ventilation surveys of the primary and secondary networks.
- Manage the secondary fan register and arrange for maintenance and change-outs as required.
- Assist with underground infrastructure and projects work as instructed.
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:
- A willingness to be part of a diverse team comprising technical and operational members.
- Good communication skills.
- Confidence to provide input and provoke discussion.
- Enthusiastic attitude towards fulfilling key accountabilities.
- Willingness to work in an underground mine.
- C Class Driver’s License.
- Full permanent working rights.
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.
AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com