Senior Specialist : Mine Engineering (Op)

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Be recognised.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.

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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 OpportunityAt 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.

If you feel that you may not tick all 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 : Mine Engineering (Open Pit) to join the Australian Business Unit Technical Services Team.

Accountable to the Manager : Mining, this role is responsible for p roviding technical expertise and analysis primarily for the Open Pit Operations, while ensuring integration with the whole of the operation including the Underground Mine.

Here you will develop, review, and support implementation of mine planning systems, ensuring adherence to mining standards and regulatory requirements .This role is predominantly based in the Perth corporate office on a 5 days on, 2 days off roster however regular site travel to both Australian mines will be required.Role PurposeProvide expert mining technical support for all operational activities, mine planning, projects and studies in the Australia Business Unit.Accountabilities : Apply advanced mining techniques knowledge and safety risk management, innovate and improve mining processes, and assist in the successful delivery of projects through hands-on technical involvement in operations to support the delivery of the Life-of-Mine plan.Apply operation expertise in areas of open pit mining production, mine design, drill and blast, mine planning and haulage and key components of mining projects and studies, long term mine planning and to support successful operational execution of mine plansReview short term and integrated mine plans and production performance to assess alignment with longer term Business PlansCarry out mining cost modelling.

Ensure financial viability of technical solutions is accurately assessed, in line with the broader operational objectives.Support Full Potential initiatives, identifying opportunities, and follow up with assisting with implementation, tracking and reporting, helping to drive value creationAct in accordance with the AngloGold Ashanti values, and develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners and other stakeholders.About YouPeople 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 Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.Extensive experience in hard rock open pit mining, including demonstrated mine planning, drill and blast, and operations experience, with an understanding of the interaction between Open pit and Underground mining.An understanding of mining cost estimation and analysis.Advanced skills using generic mining packages is essential, Tactical Scheduler, Surpac / Vulcan, Whittle (Open Pit) or similar.

Familiarity with Deswik, MSO, Ventsim and Pumpsim (Underground)Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail andthe ability to proactively identify and assess issues and opportunities.Solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to juggle competing demands and work as a team playerHave a passion for coaching and mentoring others, and acontinuous improvement mindset.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 – hybrid rosterOpportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employerAccess to our industry-leading Wellness ProgramActive committees driving Diversity & InclusionTop Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your familyAttractive Annual BonusSalary sacrifice and Novated Lease optionsOur 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

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