Senior Mine Geologist

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 an internal move, we are currently seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to join our Geology team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.  This role being accountable to the Superintendent: Mine Geology.

This position is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.
 

Accountabilities:
 

• Demonstrate a strong affinity with AGA values especially in safety ‘walking the talk.’
• A sound understanding of the open pit geology processes to effectively supervise the training and development of the open pit geology team and mentor them in all aspects of their roles.
• Manage all open pit grade control processes and related production activities and implement effective strategies for maintaining the quality of mine delivered grade to optimize mill feed.
• Ensure grade control models are generated to a high standard, using conditional simulation and other estimation techniques.
• Undertake the open pit weekly and end of month (EOM) grade and tonnage reconciliations & contribute to EOM reconciliation report.
• Plan & manage open pit grade control drilling, mapping and sampling activities.
• Collaborate with the open pit mine planning and operational team to develop short and long-term mine plans for maximizing ore recovery and minimize dilution.
• Continually review the mine geology & open pit operational practices to identify improvement opportunities and initiatives.
• Using your experience to deliver industry best practices in the following key aspects of work: drill program design, QAQC, database management, reconciliations and material tracking, all with the aim of maximizing the value extracted from the operation.
• Building and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with relevant stakeholders and alliance partners across site.
• Completing all tasks in accordance with all relevant safety instructions, procedures and rules, and the Duty of care.

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 relevant tertiary degree in Geology.
• Extensive experience (+7 years) working in Production Geology within open pit hard rock mining operations, preferably as a Senior.
• A strong sense of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to positively lead a team and manage contractors.
• Proven experience in open pit grade control, reconciliation and resource estimation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, busy, fast paced mining environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of the mining cycle.
• Proficient in 3D software packages.  Experience in Vulcan and Leapfrog is highly regarded.
• Experienced in QAQC practices.
• Australian working rights
• Current C class Manual Drivers Licence.
• The 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
• Easy commute to site and camp
• 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 and Incentive Program
• 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.

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