Sr. Project Geologist

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

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

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

To assist with the implementation of mine geology, geoscience data and quality management processes, ensuring that operational activities are carried out in line with established standards and timelines, and providing technical support to address immediate challenges across AngloGold Ashanti.

Role Dimensions:

Role scope covers mine geology, grade control, reconciliation, geoscience data and geology quality management functions across AngloGold Ashanti including:

• All operations, projects and JVs in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, DRC, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, and USA.

Technical Competencies:

• Modelling behavior that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
• Assist with the implementation of Mine Geology, reconciliation, geoscience data, geology quality management and production related Geology functions. This includes:
  • Monitoring and reporting compliance with existing Policies and Standards.
  • Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing business systems for Mine Geology (e.g. geological data entry & capture methods, geological logging and mapping, production related ML/AI solutions, reconciliation analysis and reporting).
  • Provide technical support and operational guidance for Mine Geology, reconciliation and production related fields to sites, Business Units and other functions.
  • Review and assist with corporate Reconciliation reporting including review of monthly orebody reconciliation Technical Reports.
  • Maintain relationships with external providers of discipline related research programs.
  • Collaborate with Projects and Operations to review mine site and project processes for Mine Geology, reconciliation, and material tracking to ensure they align with AGA standards and policies.
  • Support the development, improvement and maintenance of best practice Geoscience data related business systems (eg geological data entry & capture methods, geological logging, ML/AI solutions, sampling analysis and QAQC methods and reporting).
  • Support the coordination and analysis of site/project monthly and annual reports.
  • Support the organization of the Mining Geology and Reconciliation, Geoscience Data, and Sampling & QAQC CoP’s within AGA.
  • Assist with Mine Geology, Geoscience data and QAQC/sampling projects between AGA groups and sites globally.
  • Assist with data science and technology projects between AGA groups and sites globally.
    • Ensure that solutions undergo a satisfactory level of scoping and change management to ensure the successful uptake of projects.
  • Actively monitor Geoscience data, machine learning, AI and data science related tools and techniques to identify opportunities to improve, and work closely with the Digital Technology team and Business Units on possible implementation.
  • Active involvement with all Projects and Operations and review of mine site and project Geological data, data science, QAQC, sampling and technology projects and processes to ensure alignment/compliance to AGA standards and policy.
• Contributing productively as a member of the Technical Services team.

People Accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Geology Discipline in maintaining the Discipline Framework.
• Coach and support development of existing personnel as part of Discipline Health.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with geology teams at the operations as well as within the CTO Geology department.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

Safety (Advanced Application)

• Understands the key elements that constitute a sites’ safety system.
• Can lead team-based risk assessments and conduct behavioral based observations.

Data Analytics (Basic Application)

• Maintaining and supporting data systems and databases, including resolving coding errors and data-related issues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Extracting and organizing data from primary and secondary sources into formats suitable for operational analysis and reporting.
• Applying statistical tools to interpret data sets, identifying trends and patterns relevant to immediate operational or process-level improvements.
• Utilizing knowledge of computer science, statistics, and analytics to address defined operational problems and recommend actionable solutions within existing frameworks.

Applied Geological Methods (Advanced Application)

• Drilling:
  • Understands the various drill methods and can analyze and recommend the most appropriate technique for different programs and drilling conditions.
• Sampling:
  • Can identify from data analysis when a sample is not representative and can identify and implement corrective actions.
  • Can participate in the design of sampling test programs and supervise their correct implementation
• Logging and Mapping:
  • Can log drillholes and identify all common lithological types and their variations, common structural features, and mineralization types.
  • Can map in detail and identify all common geological features on the mine and contrast that to the current model.
• Assaying:
  • Has a good understanding analytical techniques and laboratory processes and techniques and is able to engage with the laboratory manager on substandard results.
  • Can undertake laboratory inspections using defined guidelines/checklist.
• Core yard:
  • Can manage core yard workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements.
• Geological Data Management:
  • Can review the functionality of database systems and assess if the current system has gaps/omissions in data entry procedures and data capture which impact functionality and can suggest/request modifications/upgrades.

Geological Theory (Basic Application)

• General Ore Deposit Knowledge:
  • Has a reasonable understanding of the deposits at the site/project and how these relate to the wider geological model for the deposit.
  • Can provide a geological interpretation relevant to this level of work.
  • Can effectively work in 3D and generate 2D plans and sections with all relevant details on both hard copy and in geological software packages.
  • Can determine when the data gathered or represented does not match the expected local geology on a production level.
• Geochemistry:
  • Has a basic understanding of core geochemistry concepts and can understands the application and impact of these concepts for the deposit/mineralization at the site/project.

Mine Geology Methods (Basic/Advanced Application)

• Planning:
  • Understands the annual plan and what is required from self to achieve it.
• Mining and Processing:
  • Understands mining processes across multiple work localities/sections and the requirements of key mining equipment.
  • Understands how mining selectivity and blending influence plant performance.
    • Has a basic knowledge of plant processes and understands how the plant sampling and mass measurement devices impact on the reconciliation.
• Ore Loss and Dilution:
  • Can identify causes of operational ore loss and dilution, undertake investigations into production losses and institute corrective action.
• Grade Control:
  • Has the ability to interrogate a GC model and can set up parameters for processing in existing systems.
  • Can set extraction criteria relevant to mining style, geotechnical, geohydrological and metallurgical requirements.
  • Has a basic understanding of resource estimation methods and linear Geo statistics, which are best adapted for the orebodies at the site/project.
• Ore Accounting:
  • Can determine material workflow process chains according to defined parameters.
  • Can reconcile ore control losses and dilution versus mined production and milled tonnages and investigate significant deviations to plan.
• Geotechnical and Geohydrological:
  • Has the ability to undertake basic interpretations for geotechnical and geohydrology parameters from measured data and recommend remedial actions.
  • Can assist in the implementation of a general geotechnical and hydrology program in conjunction with SME’s.
• Exploration Methods:
  • Understands exploration techniques (including geophysics) relative to the deposit and mineralization at site/project.
  • Can use all data available to plot trends, interpret data to identify opportunities.
  • Can prepare exploration prospect data (including model interpretations) for handover to other disciplines.
  • Ability to monitor and review ongoing exploration programs to ensure objectives are met and programs are proceeding on time/budget.

Estimation Methods (Basic/Advanced Understanding)

• A basic understanding of main linear estimation methods and can implement the methods used at the site/project using defined systems and procedures.
• Can do basic validation of estimation outputs versus input data (visual & statistical checks).

Operational Management (Advanced Application)

• Leading and coordinating core function teams within the geoscience discipline to ensure work deliverables align with operational requirements.
• Assessing team performance and identifying areas of improvement in managerial and technical processes, while proposing actionable solutions to address gaps.
• Guiding and supporting smaller technical teams by prioritizing tasks, aligning efforts, and ensuring outputs meet work requirements within defined frameworks.

Business Planning (Basic Application)

• Understanding the operational economics of the project or site and recognizing how the Geology function contributes to achieving key performance indicators and financial goals.
• Ability to develop and manage a ‘zero-based’ budget for their specific area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and resource constraints.

Operational Excellence (Basic Application)

• Can integrate operational and economic models into a value model for area of responsibility.
• Ability to use cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and identify cost-effective approaches to workflow.
• Actively looks for ways to manage costs without impacting on planned outcomes.

Project Management (Basic Application)

• Understands project management principles and applies them to budgeting, scheduling and execution in own areas of work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• A degree qualification in a relevant geology-related discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in operational Geology within a large-scale open pit or underground mining environment, with at least 2+ years at a leadership/supervisory level.

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• An understanding of the components and key drivers of the surface and underground mining value chains.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Understanding of regulatory reporting codes.
• An understanding of Geological and Resource models.
• Demonstrated competency in Mine Geology practices.
• Understanding of database development, including data modelling, schema design, and implementation.
• Understanding of QAQC and Quality Management systems and proficiency in conducting advanced data analysis.
• Technical and commercial acumen relevant to the role.
• Ability to organize work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people and cultures.
• Personal credibility with ability to influence and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals aligned to the success of the team.
• Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance.
• An understanding of other mining-related disciplines.
• Understanding of regulatory reporting codes (e.g. SAMREC, JORC and NI43-101).
• Ability to make sound short-term tactical recommendations – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully provide relevant feedback.
• Ability to coach and mentor others.
• Well-developed industry networks.
• Experience in Project development studies.
• Operational experience across different mineralization styles (including gold), mining methods and commodities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time Exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This role will require travel to global AGA operations at least every other month.

COMPENSATION: $110,000 - $140,000

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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