AngloGold Ashanti Australia Electrical Technician

Located in the Laverton region, AngloGold Ashanti Australia's Sunrise Dam is one of Western Australia's premier gold mines. This open pit and underground operation employs more than 600 people and produces approximately 350,000 oz of gold per annum. Operating on an attractive 8/6 fly-in fly-out roster, Sunrise Dam boasts excellent accommodation and facilities.

We are now seeking an Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam, FIFO 8/6.

Accountable to the Maintenance Superintendent this role is responsible for maintaining assets and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and maximum plant utilisation.

The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out Maintenance Tasks in the Mill Area as directed by Maintenance Co-ordinators
• Maintaining Crushers, Conveyor Systems, Pumps, Ball Mill, Concentrators, Vibrating Screens & Feeders, Cranes & Hoists, Cyclones and all associated Wiring, PLC's and Instrumentation and Control. As well as Electrical duties, the tasks involved in maintaining this equipment may also include Welding, Painting, Greasing (lubrication) and Fitting
• Carrying out electrical Maintenance Tasks on other areas including the Accommodation Village, Mine, Bore Fields or on the Light Vehicle Fleet
• Carry out installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment
• Availability after hours on a "Call Out" roster basis to respond to any equipment breakdown
• Assist with shutdown co-ordination and execution

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A current A grade electrical worker's licence endorsed "electrical fitter and/or electrical mechanic" issued under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
• A dual trade as an Instrument Technician or have experience with instrumentation and PLC's
• Extensive experience in the maintenance of mineral processing or heavy industrial plants
• Hold, or be eligible to attain, a high voltage operators license
• Computer literacy
• WA A Class Driver's Licence

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/

For further information please contact Renae Triplett - Recruitment Specialist 08 9425 4625 or rtriplett@anglogoldashanti.com.au

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role

Please note - only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted

Applications Close: 10/09/2012 10:00 PM