Senior Engineer

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world's most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining.

We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

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 Senior Mining Engineer – Ventilation, Projects and Infrastructure to join our Underground team at Tropicana Gold Mine.

Here you will produce ventilation plans and strategies for the underground mine to meet budget physicals in alignment with the mine plan and strategy, consistent with Company's Vision and Values.

You will also provide leadership and direction to Ventilation Technician Team members.

Role Purpose:

Tp provide support and supervision for project, infrastructure and ventilation engineering related activities on site to enable achievement of the portfolio, meeting all quality standards including cost, safety and environment. 

This is a permanent position which is accountable to the Underground Manager and is offered on an appealing 4 days on/3 days off FIFO roster with a quick commute from Perth.

Accountabilities:

• Be an active safety leader in line with the company values, policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the underground engineering and ventilation teams
• Ensure safety and planning compliance within the underground mining alliance
• Manage contactors and infrastructure projects
• Implement improvement projects
• Hold the Ventilation Officer appointment on site
• Opportunity to be appointed as an Alternate Underground Manager as required at a safe and well-established operation

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, you will demonstrate,

• A degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Have exposure to underground production, ventilation and planning practices
• Effective time management and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Existing Permanent working rights in Australia (we are able to consider those currently in Australia with existing 482 Employer sponsorship visas in place)
• Underground Ventilation Officer Certificate of Competency, or wiliness and ability to obtain competency
• First Class Mine Manager Certificate of Competency is desirable
• Western Australian "C" class driver's license

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:

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment – fully paid)
• Flexible working policy

• Attractive annual bonus

• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer

• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance (including tickets)

• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave

• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease 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.