Production Engineer AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is the world's third largest gold producer with 20 operations in 10 countries on four continents. AGA employs over 62,000 people globally. In Australia, AGA operates the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine and is developing the Tropicana Gold Mine in which it has a 70% interest and is manager. Independence Group NL holds the remaining 30%. The Sunrise Dam and Tropicana operations are both situated in Western Australia.

Tropicana represents the most significant Australian gold discovery of the last decade. The new, large scale open pit gold mining operation will produce 3.45 million ounces over a 10 year mine life (approved project). Construction began in 2011 and first gold is anticipated in the December quarter of 2013.

An opportunity now presents for an experienced Production Engineer to join our expanding team and make their mark on the future of this significant new development.

Accountable to the Mining Manager this role is responsible for the delivery of short term schedules and mine planning to ensure that production targets and budget are met in a sustainable and cost effective manner.

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

• Provide the principal interface between production and the Alliance Contract
• Assist with the communication and management of short-term schedules to achieve medium and long term objectives
• Provide input into long term planning
• Assist with mine planning, designs and scheduling
• Monitor industry developments in mining methods, systems, procedures and equipment and make recommendations for changes, which will optimise, mine performance
• Formulation and supervision of various projects associated with the Alliance
• Actively review systems and procedures regularly within your area to maximise effectiveness and efficiency within the Company
• Provide leadership and supervision for continual improvement of processes and procedures.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the ONE Management System and;
• Compliance with company, legislative and statutory regulations in regards to safety and environmental stewardship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork;
• Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering;
• Minimum of 4 years mining engineering experience with exposure to open pit hard rock mining;
• Scheduling and production experience with competency in relevant mining software;
• A results oriented can-do approach to getting things done and a desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.

To be successful in this role you will also need to share AngloGold Ashanti's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.

This is an excellent opportunity which offers a competitive remuneration package, challenging work and career development prospects within a global mining company.

Please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/

For further information please contact Nicola McRobbie - Recruitment Specialist +618 9425 4778 or nmcrobbie@anglogoldashanti.com.au

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.

Applications Close: 30/08/2012 10:00 PM