Principal, Mobile Assets

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

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.

The Principal: Mobile Assets is responsible for providing oversight and support of the Mining Contractor heavy mobile equipment (HME) Workshop, Pit Maintenance and Light Vehicles ensuring the strategic maintenance and efficient operation of HME & LVs. This position is accountable to the Director: Asset Management with the role being offered on a variant of a 4/3 FIFO roster from Perth, with time being spent at both sites and in the Perth office.

Accountabilities:
 

• To provide s long-term planning, and stakeholder collaboration to minimise downtime and maximise productivity, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Where gaps are evident this role plays an active part in working towards resolving gaps within our contract partners or internally with AGA.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained according to the equipment management strategy, optimising for full cost of ownership, and maintaining equipment reliability and efficiency. The principal also coordinates with other departments for seamless operations, monitors, and engages as required, supply and logistics to minimise downtime, and champions continuous improvement initiatives (FAP) and the work management process with contractors.  Is an integral member of the Alliance Management teams across both sites
• Provide assurance and compliance to standards. The role will also be the point of contact to Group Supply Chain with any HME related initiatives and would be the Regional Major Hazard owner for HME and lead any HME/workshop related ICAM’s.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments and with suppliers
• Ensure that the discipline functions as the centre of excellence and the custodian of all matters relating mobile equipment within the asset management discipline.

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:
 

• Mechanical or Electrical or post-graduate in Asset Management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in a core engineering discipline is desirable.
• At least 10 years Asset / HME management experience.
• Strong track record of success at specialist level in the mining industry working within the surface and underground mobile assets (HME) field.
• Deep level understanding of planning and maintenance of mobile equipment to ensure Integrity over the life of mine.
• At least 5 years relevant operational experience on a mine site related to mobile mining equipment. Relevant Mine/Site based experience is crucial
• Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify impacts, issues and opportunities.
• Strong influential, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to effectively convey the above to the team, as well as the implications of decisions made. 
• Ability to juggle competing demands and work as a team player in a dynamic and results-based environment. 
• Have a passion for coaching and mentoring others, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to attain a new National Police Clearance 
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)

 
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:
 

• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Flexible work as needed for life’s unforeseen issues[BD1] 
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• 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
 

If you are not a current AngloGold Ashanti employee please apply online by clicking here
 

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

The Board: Jochen Tilk, (Independent Non Executive Director and Chairperson), Rhidwaan Gasant, (Lead Independent Non Executive Director), Kojo Busia (Independent Non Executive Director), Bruce Cleaver (independent Non Executive Director), Alan Ferguson, (Independent Non Executive Director), Albert Garner, (Independent Non Executive Director), Scott Lawson, (Independent Non Executive Director), Jinhee Magie (Independent Non Executive Director), Nicky Newton-King (Independent Non Executive Director) and Diana Sands, (Independent Non Executive Director).

Executive Management: Alberto Calderon (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director), Gillian Doran (Chief Financial Officer and Exec Director), Lisa Ali (Chief People Officer), Stewart Bailwy, (Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer), Terry Briggs (Chief Development Officer), Marcelo Godoy (Chief Technology Officer), Richard Jordinson (Chief Operating Officer) Lizelle Marwick (Chief Legal Officer).