Maintenance Services Technician (Scaffolding/Rigging) – Tropicana Gold Mine
Full Time

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.
 

We are now seeking a Maintenance Services Technician (Scaffolding/Rigging) to join our Maintenance team at our Tropicana Gold Mine. Accountable to the Supervisor: Services & UG Maintenance
 

This role is based at the Tropicana on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.
 

Accountabilities:
 

• Follow safety guidelines and regulations for scaffolding and rigging/dogging activities.
• Use computer management systems (SAP) to record daily job tasks and order materials from stores warehouse.
• Plan, erect and dismantle temporary metal scaffolding around structures and buildings.
• Update Scaffpack register to keep in detail records of scaffolding around site.
• Inspecting scaffolding for damage and defects and perform repairs when required.
• Assist the team with the rigging and dogging of large loads on site.
• Ensuring rigging gear is dismantled and stored correctly.
• Carry out tests on rigging gear to ensure safety and reliability, reporting all defects.
• Assist in the general maintenance of fixed plant and underground infrastructure.
   

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:

• Previous experience in a similar role working within a multidiscipline team
• Extensive experience working in a heavy maintenance environment including mine sites
• Hold a current Advanced Scaffold & Advanced Riggers ticket
• Hold a current WA C class drivers licence
• Pass a pre-employment medical
• Have a National Police Clearance
• 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:
 

• 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.

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.