Mining Engineer – Tropicana Gold Mine
Full Time NEW

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 Mining Engineer to join our Underground Mining team based at the Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Alternate Underground Manager, this role is  for maintaining an adequate supply of broken ore stocks by producing drill designs and blast plans. 

This is a permanent FIFO role 8 days /6 off with direct flights from either Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Be an active safety leader in line with the company values, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with contracting partners to ensure compliance to the mining plan
• Complete stope drill designs, charge plans and reconciliations in line with the business requirements
• Ensure production excellence by participating in QAQC activities for blasting
• Complete slot raising designs, remote plans and void management plans in line with site procedures
• Show active field leadership through regular underground inspections
• Provide mentorship for graduates
• Take lead in business objectives and projects
• Ensure the health and safety of underground workers through detailed and accurate technical plans in line with the WHS Act and Regulations.

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:

• A degree in Mining Engineering
• Underground mine design software (Deswik) – desirable
• Experience with electronic blasting systems (DigiShot) – preferred
• Practical underground mining experience
• Excellent communication and decision making skills
• Previous working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)
• Current “C” class drivers licence (Manual)
• Hold a valid WA Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Obtain a National Police Clearance

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.