Senior Specialist Tailings

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. 

AngloGold Ashanti has a portfolio of assets in the world’s key gold-producing regions: Tanzania, the DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Australia, the US, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. 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. If you feel that you may not tick all 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 are currently seeking a Senior Specialist : Tailings Engineer to join our corporate team based in our Perth office with the requirement and opportunity for international travel to our global operations. Reporting to the Director Tailings.
 
This role purpose is to provide tailings engineering services and governance for AngloGold Ashanti globally;

With the scope of work including operational support, technology, capital projects and M&A’s. 
 

Accountabilities: 
  

• To provide governance and technical services to the global operations and projects in the fields of tailings and heap leach engineering.   
• Modelling behaviour 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.
• Provide expert advice and input to the business units and related functions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, Engineers of Record (EOR's), Independent Tailings Review Boards (ITRB's), suppliers, research institutions, etc.
• Identify ongoing governance and technical improvement opportunities. Provide support to the CTO technical team to act on these opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of global standards and guidelines and relevant country legislation pertaining to the operation of tailings storage and heap leach facilities.
• Support the tailings discipline lead on all tailings governance activities.

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, you will demonstrate,  
 

• Experience in TSF design, operation and closure
• A strong commitment towards leading a safe work culture and upholding our values. 
• Hold a degree qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Ability to take a 3+ year production and deposition perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation. 
• Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, engineering, tailings and projects
• Flexibility to undertake extensive business travel and work across multiple timezones
• Solid written, analytical and verbal communication skills. 
• The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance. 
• Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (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 AGA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include: 
  

• Flexible work arrangements 

• 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 

• Attractive annual 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. 

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