Underground Production 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.

Due to an internal promotion, We are currently seeking a Production Engineer to join our Underground team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

This permanent position is accountable to the Underground Manager and is offered on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO basis from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Role Purpose:

To coordinate the production drilling and stoping activities in relation to drilling and blasting in order to achieve schedule targets. The drill and blast engineers report to and liaise with the Senior Production Engineers and Underground Managers in order to facilitate the achievement of production targets relating to stope ore movement and drilling activities.

Accountabilities

• Be active in your approach to safety and in line with the company values, policies and procedures
• Deliver compliance with SHE&C plans, management systems and processes within the
  
  drill and blast team.
• Deliver production drill designs and plans aligned with Short Term Plans
• Coordinate blast preparation and charge plans
• Engage with production drill operators and charge up crews to ensure clear communication of plans and escalation of challenges
• Perform QA/QC in-field engagement
• Drive continuous improvements through reconciliation reviews of performance in drill and blast activities

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 related discipline, and with prior experience in Underground mining
• Completion of all relevant required practical experience required for attaining a WA First Class Mine Managers certificate of competency
• Competent in at least one General Mining Package (eg Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine), with
  
  Deswik Proficiency desired
• A good understanding of an underground mining operation and all aspects of stope design
• Inclusive Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams
• Effective time management, decision making and report writing
• Existing Permanent working rights in Australia

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
• 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.}

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