Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent 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 WA.

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.

We are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent to join our operations team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the fixed-plant operations by providing professional quality, cost effective and efficient scheduled maintenance, and reliability improvement. This role is initially Perth based and will move to FIFO 8/6 mid 2013.

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

• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate mechanical asset management strategies for fixed plant
• Lead the mechanical maintenance team comprising about 20 maintenance technicians
• Identification of training and development needs with the subsequent support and monitoring/coaching of the team to ensure their best performance.
• Monitor asset integrity of fixed plant infrastructure so that it is available to use over extended campaign periods to reduce and mitigate risks
• Coordinate the execution of mechanical maintenance improvement work to improved cost effectiveness and sustainability
• Contribute to the development of work packages for mechanical maintenance works ahead of the business planning process
• Provide status on major mechanical fixed plant through the use of key performance indicators that include control charts.
• Ensure that lubrication and other proactive & predictive maintenance strategies are effectively implemented

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant trade qualification with at least 3 years' experience at the superintendent or similar level;
• Familiar with the maintenance requirements for large crushing and milling processes and equipment, with desirable experience with high pressure grinding rollers
• Experience in remote mine site maintenance
• Sufficient knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act to supervise maintenance activities
• Proficient in process control and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of Classified Plant regulations
• Experience in using a computer based ERP system, preferably SAP and intermediate skills in MS Office
• Experience in project management specifically planning and scheduling maintenance work
• WA C Class Driver's license

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

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

For further information please contact Nicola McRobbie - Recruitment Specialist 08 9425 4778 or nmcrobbie@anglogoldashanti.com.au

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role

Applications Close: 19/10/2012 10:00 PM