Senior Engineer: Short-Term Planning

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.
 

We currently have a great opportunity for a hands-on and motivated Senior Short-Term Planning Engineer to join our Underground Mining team at Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Superintendent of Underground Mine Planning and working with an inclusive team of engineers, this role will take ownership of the rolling 3-month plan and effectively communicate plans to the mining contractor to safely deliver the planned physicals.

Based at our our Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster from either Perth and/or Kalgoorlie. All flexible working arrangements will also be considered.
 

Accountabilities:
 

• Work in partnership with operations and planning to develop, implement, and continually improve the weekly, monthly, and 3 months plan.
• Effectively communicate the mine schedule requirements to the underground mining alliance to ensure delivery of budget mine physicals
• Prepare and deliver 3 Months Plan, quarterly and yearly.
• Producing schedules that safely meet budget and incorporating geotechnical, ventilation and operational constraints/interactions.
• Prepare Stope Note and Area Notes
• Monthly Spatial compliance
• Identify and manage threats to the delivery of budgeted underground physicals
• Identify improvement opportunities, implement, and manage projects to achieve improvements
• Be an active safety leader in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures
• Lease with Medium and long-term planning, Geotechnical, Maintenance, Contractor and Ventilation teams
   

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 or equivalent
• Experience in UG mine planning, drill and blast and underground mine ventilation
• Prior Experience in mine design and scheduling using Deswik
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience of mentoring planning engineers
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency would be desirable but is not essential
• Existing and ongoing permanent work rights in Australia
• A current Western Australian “C” class drivers’ license
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

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 where possible
• Great site 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 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.