Technician: Geology - Tropicana
AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
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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 now seeking a Geology Technician to join our Geology team at Tropicana Gold Mine on a permanent basis. Accountable to the Mine Geology Supervisor, this role provides support to the Geology team through the allocation of tasks/activities and resources as prioritised and directed by the Mine Geology Supervisor or delegated Leading Hands.
This role is based at the Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Accountabilities:
- Carry out open pit related tasks when requested.
- Carry out Field QAQC mass balance test work programs as directed. This includes capturing drill samples off the rig, weighing of the samples, recording collected data and submitting for analysis.
- Execute Core yard duties to deliver required objectives and outputs, tasks include Core orientation, Mag-sus, SG, Hardness Testing, Photography of drill core and Geotech.
- Carry out core cutting and sampling of core ensuring QAQC protocols are followed.
- Sample prep for onsite lab – Crushing core, splitting, scanning and creating sample dispatch orders.
- Assist other departments as directed by Leading Hand: Geology or Mine Geology Supervisor.
- Carry out weekly stock takes on consumables and supplies.
- Ensure that all consumables including pre-numbered bags are available for the drill contractor and laboratory.
- Operate computers, generate, update, maintain geological data files
- Operate and maintain equipment related to the geological resourcing requirements.
- Install and pick up Blast Monitors or Blast Vector Indicators (BVI) for blast monitoring activities when requested.
- Prepare samples for analysis in the onsite lab.
- Assist in maintaining pulp, chip tray and core library catalogues.
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:
- Preferably experience in Core Yard activities and exposure to an open pit mining environment.
- Familiarity with computers including basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to Safety.
- Capable of developing and maintaining working relationships across a broad cross section of AngloGold Ashanti’s mining personnel, consultants and contractors.
Desirable skills/experience:
- Current manual C Class driver's licence
- Completion of Year 12 secondary school education
- Previous experience in a Geology Assistant role is highly desirable
- High Risk Work License LF (Forklift)
- Experience in database applications is desirable although not essential
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience in using SAP software
- Permanent work rights in Australia
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
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
- Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
- Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
- Salary sacrifice 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
Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.