Senior Specialist: Metallurgy

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 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 currently seeking a Senior Specialist: Metallurgy to join our Perth-based Central Technical Office (CTO) Technical Services Team.
Reporting to the Manager: Metallurgy (Australia), this role is responsible for providing direct operational support to the Australian sites, contributing to regional Studies & Projects, involvement in the Business Planning cycle and Discipline Health of Metallurgy & Processing. The role will lead or support specific company-wide CTO initiatives as required. The role will suit an established Metallurgist with an interest in expanding their experience across multiple sites, studies & projects and corporate activities.
Offered as a permanent full-time position, this role is on a Monday to Friday (5/2) roster, based in our corporate Perth office. Regular travel to the Australian sites (approximately 25%) is expected.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide expert advice and support for short-term operational issues, and medium to long term improvement initiatives
• Identify deficiencies in plant performance, provide recommendations and be willing to support or lead such activities
• Contribute to Regional Studies & Projects in a Metallurgy & Processing lead role
• Review and support Business Planning cycle activities with regards to physicals, costs and capital deployment for quarterly, annual and life of mine plans
• Support regional and corporate Discipline Health through the sharing of technical knowledge, skills and coaching of colleaguesUndertake specific company-wide initiatives under the umbrella of the CTO group.

FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

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.