Exploration Geologist - Tropicana Gold Mine

at  AngloGold Ashanti

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, 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 an Exploration Geologist to join our Exploration team based at Tropicana Gold Mine.
As part of the team accountable to the Superintendent: Exploration and reporting directly to the Senior Exploration Geologist this role is accountable for supporting exploration activities and completing assigned project work that furthers geological understanding and exploration success in the near-mine and regional environments. There is a requirement for remote camp work up to three hours’ drive from the mine for up to eight days at a time as part of the role.
This role is offered on a permanent basis and is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster out of Perth or Kalgoorlie.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adhering to all safety procedures and always working in a safe manner
• Developing and maintaining harmonious, productive working relationships with all contractors and colleagues
• Independent supervision of drilling activities, ensuring a high level of safety, environmental compliance, and sample QAQC
• On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews, downhole surveyors, and laboratory QAQC
• High quality geological logging of aircore, RC and diamond core
• Completing project work as assigned, including geological interpretation, 3D modelling, targeting, and drill hole planning
• Assisting in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of the exploration database.
• Providing mentoring and training to graduate geologists and field technicians

Please refer the Job description for details