Senior Metallurgist : Technical Services
Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6440
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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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.
We are currently seeking a Senior Metallurgist : Technical Services to join the wider Metallurgy Technical Services team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.
Accountable to the Superintendent Metallurgy - Technical Services; this role is responsible for performing plant data and trend analysis, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities, evaluating initiatives, planning and executing projects to optimise throughput/recovery/costs, utilizing reporting platforms to summarise data, compliance to QA/QC programs and overseeing process control system (PCS) changes.
This role is offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, with flights directly to Sunrise Dam from either Perth or Kalgoorlie.
Accountabilities:
- Provide technical support and data-driven optimization strategies for crushing, milling, gravity, flotation, leaching (CIL/CIP), and elution/electrowinning circuits
- Perform cost/benefit analysis on plant-related initiatives and track post-implementation project benefits against key cost drivers.
- Ensure strict alignment and data compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) and other associated quality programs/licenses (ISO, Dangerous Goods, etc)
- Identify deficiencies in plant performance particularly around circuit variability, reagent consumption, and process bottlenecks and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Routine monitoring of Process Control systems, control loops, and process histograms to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Conduct options analysis, validate vendor pricing, and build robust business cases for capital project proposals.
- Lead and participate in formal multi-disciplinary design reviews, equipment commissioning, and operational readiness tracking.
- Lead and participate in plant production loss investigations and all PCS related incidents
- Manage outstanding project actions, update operational documentation, and lead technical training. To ensure operators understand and fully utilize new process technologies, methods or control systems.
- Look at critical control verifications and participate in plant safety inspections to ensure new projects and current installations are safe and fit for purpose.
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:
- Prior experience in a similar role within the mining industry, preferably in gold processing plants
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Metallurgy, Process or Chemical Engineering Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in plant commissioning, operational readiness planning, and successfully transitioning capital projects to production
- Proven track record of executing data-driven debottlenecking strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce circuit variability
- Advanced application of process control together with statistical and data analysis.
- In depth knowledge of crushing, screening, milling, flotation, CIL, elution and electrowinning processes
- Familiarity with Lean & Six Sigma would be highly advantageous
- Knowledge and practical experience of project management principles are desired
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:
- Fully covered top-tier private health insurance for you and your family
- Flexible working options where possible
- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- 26 weeks primary & 8 weeks secondary parental leave
- Career development and study support
- Inclusive workplace (WORK180 endorsed & Menopause Friendly accredited)
- Volunteering leave to give back to your community
- Salary sacrifice & novated leasing 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.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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, champion 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.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that’s regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:
- Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid).
- Flexible working policy.
- Attractive Annual Bonus.
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer.
- 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave.
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance.
- Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
- Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave.
- 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.