Leading Hand Electrical Maintenance - 12 months Fixed Term

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions - come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.

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.

Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking an experienced or ready to step up Electrical Leading Hand to join our Maintenance team at our Tropicana Gold Mine on a 12 month Fixed Term basis.

Accountable to the Electrical Superintendent, this role is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks and improvements to facilitate the continuous operation of a Mineral Processing Plant and support services.
This position reports directly to the Appointed Electrical Supervisor and is offered on a FIFO 8 days on/6 days off roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

This is a great opportunity if you are waiting to join a busy operation with a new challenge of duties and build on your responsibilities for a year.
 

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining all electrical aspects relating to crushers, conveyor systems, pumps, ball mills, concentrators, vibrating screens & feeders, cranes & hoists, cyclones and all associated wiring, and being familiar with PLC’s and instrumentation functionality.
• Assist with the management of work plans on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Carry out installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment
• Availability after hours on a “Call Out” roster basis to respond to any equipment breakdown
• To liaise closely with metallurgical, processing and maintenance personnel on safety, plant performance and technical issues with the aim of optimising plant performance.
• Assist with shutdown co-ordination and execution
• Perform relief duties for the Electrical Supervisor
  Eligible for appointment as an electrical supervisor and expand on those requirements and add that s26 training and the statutory units of competency  ( BSBWHS414, RIIRIS402E and BSBWHS411) are beneficial.

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:

• A current A grade WA electrical worker’s license issued under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
• Keen to showcase your mentoring and expertise within this field
• A dual trade as an Instrument Technician or have experience with instrumentation and PLC’s
• Extensive experience in the maintenance of mineral processing or heavy industrial plants
• Hold, or be eligible to attain, a high voltage operator’s certification.
• Computer literacy
• WA C Class Driver’s License
• National police clearance
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (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 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