Senior Processing Control Engineer

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. 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 currently have a brand new permanent opening for a Senior Process Control Engineer to join the site Processing Department at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Technical Metallurgy Superintendent; this is a key position that will look at the  optimisation of Process Control Systems (PCS) within the Processing plant and contractor management for PCS services rendered.

You will develop and execute a maintenance strategy that ensures high availability of PCS hardware and software including measurement instruments critical to production.

A site based role on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, where we offer a quick commute and direct flights to our site from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

As a Senior Process Control Engineer at Sunrise Dam, you need to cross collaborate with other disciplines and business units, understand the complexities of underground and be across 'who does what' to ensure successful outcomes in your contribution.

Accountabilities 

• Promote a strong safety culture, supporting the AGA safety vision and values, identify and mitigate risks within the mining operations 

• Establishing a knowledge base, developing work relationships with stakeholders, problem solving within Citect and PLC logic controllers.

• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement robust standards that drive consistency, protects people and equipment and allows a timeous response to alarms and process interruptions

• Projects such as additions to Citect, changes to Citect, control philosophy implementations, standardisation, automation.

• Ensure instruments are accurate and precise to deliver consistent production requirements.

• Implement and deliver compliance with site HSE&C Policies within shift and with all TGM   interactions

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 recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Be able to self motivate and work autonomously with wider support
• Previous multiple years mine related experience held within this role and preferably within mineral processing plants
• Ability to configure and deploy SCADA systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other control devices.
• Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify and assess issues and opportunities. 

• Solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Have a passion for creating structure with a continuous improvement mindset. 

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 Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment – 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