Principal, Geologist Target Generation - Canada

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

Support the regional strategy by leading applied research activities, building mineral system models, developing understanding of mineral systems at province and terrane scales, providing specialist support and advice to geologists in relation to current projects and new opportunities and assisting in developing the technical capability of geologists across the Region.

Focuses time and energy on decisions that have a targeted completion time of 2 years. Contributes up to a 5-year timeline.

Manages and balances resources in a discrete unit, department or geography within the constraints of annual planning and budgetary cycle.

Generates innovative solutions to continuously improve the performance of existing assets, products, services or processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

LEADERSHIP

Ensure you & your team work safely:

• Demonstrate and encourage a proactive safety culture within the team and the organization.
• Ensure rapid and effective communication of any significant incidents to Manager.
• Implement and enforce Greenfields protocols and procedures to safely manage all operations.  (safety management system)
• Monitor and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the safety management system, and requisite behaviors and practices.
• Identify safety risks and resolve emerging issues, escalating issues and safety risks that impact other areas.
• Ensure appropriate resources are applied to achieve safety objectives.
• Model behavior that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision, Values and Procedures.

Leadership and Management Competencies:

• An effective teacher and mentor who proactively develops the skills of peers and direct reports.
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and with consultants, service providers, academics and government departments.
• Openness to learning by proactively seeking new ideas and improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and substantial supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in the management of safety, environment, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.

Organizational Culture:

• Support your leader to implement the vision, performance expectations and desired culture for the team.
• Establish and monitor performance of staff, contractors and consultants to ensure activities comply with vision, values, policies, procedures and standards. Take appropriate action to address the issues identified. 
• Be an effective coach and mentor to geology team.

Communication:

• Ensure efficient and prompt communication of any changes, issues or other areas of interest relevant to reporting or support groups.
• Stimulate effective team communication to maximize team efficiency and effectiveness.

Manage budget/accounts:

• Assist the Exploration Manager Canada to prepare and implement rolling business plans (updated annually) that document key activities and budget.
• Report on budget variations to VP.

Reporting:

• Provide monthly reports to VP Strategy & Geoscience on activities, issues and performance against plan.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations and key exploration and governance metrics to inform management, exploration partners and key stakeholders.

TECHNICAL

Research and models:

• Support the regional strategy by leading applied research activities.
• Negotiate and develop consultancy and research agreements.
• Work collaboratively with peers, consultants and the Specialists to identify areas of focus for research to fast-track discovery in the region.   
• Manage the research work and ensure results are effectively communicated.
• Utilize research activities to advance understanding of geology in areas of interest.
• Develop understanding of mineral systems at province and terrane scales. 
• Develop an understanding of mineral systems at the local and province scale.
• Build mineral system models to support target identification and evaluations.

Review and ranking:

• Participate in the review of projects on a regional level by providing technical advice regarding research, geological models and controls on mineralization.
• Participate in review and identification of potential opportunities.
• Develop strategies and systems for ranking projects and economic intercepts consistent with Greenfields ranking methodology. 
• Work with the Global Generative teams to effectively implement the strategy and systems.

Build technical capability across the region:

• Facilitate and implement technical training relevant to the requirements of individuals and the organization.
• Work collaboratively with peers to continually improve exploration systems, process and metrics.
• Assist peers to improve their interpretations and to develop/ refine geological models.
• Engage Australian Geological and Global Generative teams, other specialists, consultants and the Team Leader Specialists in a collaborative manner to develop geological understanding of areas of interest.
• Manage and prioritize R&D projects and activities; ensure effective budget and controls for these projects, including effective accounting, justification and submission of R&D Tax documents through the appropriate accountants.

Reports and presentations:

• Support the VP Strategy & Geoscience to represent the company at technical meetings and conferences, including presentation of technical papers.
• Support the VP Strategy & Geoscience to provide technical advice and reports to managed JV’s.
• Business Development
• Provide advice and support to Business Development teams on request.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc or PhD in Geology. 
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in exploration.
• Recognized and respected by industry peers and work colleagues as having outstanding technical geological skills for the assessment of exploration projects in a range of commodities ranging from grassroots through advanced prospects and feasibility studies and ongoing mining exploration.

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to recognize key exploration and business risk issues and develop appropriate management strategies to manage these risks.
• Ability to develop effective exploration systems, processes and key metrics to improve and monitor exploration performance.
• Ability to integrate and synthesize complex and multi-layered information and model alternative and creative solutions.
• Broad based understanding of exploration, mining, commercial issues and risk management. 
• Sensitivity to and awareness of local social environment, indigenous cultures, business cultures and management styles.
• A sound understanding of applicable legislation, particularly tenements and environmental issues.
• Skills in managing a team of people and supervising consultants.
• Proficiency with various software packages applicable to the role.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

Demonstrated skill in interpreting legal agreements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

COMPENSATION:

Base Salary Range - $140,000- $180,000

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

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