Production Metallurgist - Sunrise Dam

Australia
Full time
Posted
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AngloGold Ashanti Australia
Mining, resources & energy
501-1,000 employees
20 jobs
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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 now seeking a Production Metallurgist to join our Processing team at our Sunrise Dam operation. Accountable to the Superintendent: Metallurgy.

This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

  • Exhibit a high degree of safety and environmental awareness and promote safe systems of work and environmentally responsible work practices.
  • Have a sound knowledge of the WA Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations
  • Discharge obligations under Section 44 of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act.
  • Provision of technical support to operations to ensure the required production and metallurgical efficiency.
  • Liaise closely with internal peers including mining and geology departments.
  • Manage internal and external laboratory test work associated with daily plant monitoring, projects and improvement activities.
  • Daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical accounting.
  • Producing accurate, timely reports and forecasts on metallurgical performance vs budget.
  • Daily monitoring and management of plant performance, recoveries and efficiencies.
  • Coordinate and gather data and information for metallurgical performance reports.
  • Gather and prepare data and information for budget processes including production, costs and projects
  • Development and review of procedures and work instructions associated with laboratory, gold room and metallurgical tasks in the processing plant.
  • Contribute to maintenance of the process plant.

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:

  • Experience with respect to tertiary crushing, ball milling, CIL/CIP, elution, electrowinning, smelting, gold and sulphide flotation, ultra-fine grinding, high-rate thickening, and tailings disposal.
  • Experience in site-based laboratory work.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Extractive Metallurgy, Minerals / Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing.
  • Previous experience within the mining industry and gold processing plants.
  • Incident investigation (ICAM or similar).
  • Current WA Drivers Licence.
  • Existing and ongoing Permanent Australian Working rights (Mandatory).

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

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.