Superintendent: Engineering

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 Superintendent: Engineering to join our busy Maintenance department at Tropicana Gold Mine on a permanent basis. This role is a based on a FIFO 8 days on/6 days off roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Manager: Maintenance & Engineering this is a position that requires a highly collaborative senior with positive leadership; whilst contributing to the bigger picture.

Role Purpose:

To manage the site engineering function incorporating design, project management and long-term asset planning, ensuring effective engineering controls in place and facilitating continuous improvement to meet department and business objectives.

Accountabilities:

• Management of the Maintenance Engineering discipline for the Processing Plant, Underground Fixed Primary Infrastructure, Asset Integrity Remediation Works, and offer engineering support across the site as required.
• Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical, Civil & Structural, Electrical Engineers and the Asset Integrity execution team of Blasters, Painters and Concrete repair technicians to ensure KPI’s and work deadlines are met safely and efficiently.
• Effectively structure and deliver on the site engineering projects.
• Detailed scoping, project management and implementation for maintenance and capital projects
• Engineering reviews and engineering design for various scale engineering projects.
• Coordination of various engineering consultant work
• Over-seeing of site drafting & engineering document management function
• Long term strategic planning
• Life cycle costing for equipment
• Input into the development of operational and capital budgets

About you:

• Relevant engineering qualification (mechanical/structural)
• Similar level roles held with industry engineering experience
• Plant maintenance experience within the mining industry
• Strong engineering design experience
• Extensive experience in project management
• Demonstrated capital project experience
• A strong continuous improvement focus
• Ability to effectively plan work and manage multiple priorities
• Budgeting and cost management skills
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, engage, lead and coach a team of experienced professionals and technical personnel
• Existing and ongoing permanent 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