Mine Planning Engineer

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.

Due to a recent internal promotion we have a new opening for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our Underground Mining team at Tropicana Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Planning Superintendent, this role is responsible for the delivery of mine plans and schedules in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing industry best practice.

This position is offered on an 8/6 FIFO roster, with a quick flight directly to site from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie. 
 

Accountabilities:
 

• Be an active safety leader in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures
• Produce accurate and clear development memo register for approval by short term Planning Engineer
• Designing stopes as well as stope notes preparation
• Developing Weekly plans and schedules, ensuring compliance to 3MS priorities
• Ensuring any risks to the plan are adequately communicated to all stakeholders.
• Providing guidance for drill and blast, and ventilation plans

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:
 

• A Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering with working experience
• Prior experience in underground mine planning is desirable but not essential
• Competency with mine planning software, ideally with DESWIK, CAD and Scheduling
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• A current ‘C’ class Western Australian driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia
• Be prepared to work to our company values on a daily basis

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
• Quick commute to site and camp
• All you need facilities
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus 
• 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