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Senior Geotechnical 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 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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mining Team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Mining Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating and aligning all geotechnical aspects of the open pit operation: geotechnical and monitoring data collection, evaluation & interpretation of geotechnical data, and advising Mine Planning and Production Engineers. This role provides an uncommon opportunity to be a part of a construction phase team at a large open-pit Gold Mine from the ground up. The opportunity enables the successful candidate to initiate and implement geotechnical systems and procedures according to industry best practices and technologies. This role is based at Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO Roster from Perth.

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

  • Develop, implement and review the Ground Control Management Plan.
  • The timely validation and interpretation of geotechnical data, through ongoing data collection and evaluation
  • Design, maintain and upgrade the site geotechnical monitoring systems
  • Maintain and develop the ground and slope monitoring databases.
  • Carry out stability analysis of excavations and analysis of designs through kinematics, empirical and numerical techniques
  • Complete monthly and adhoc reports on data gathering, evaluation, designs, monitoring and geotechnical performance.
  • Plan and coordinate geotechnical drill programs
  • Review and advise work practices to reduce the risk of injury from geotechnical hazards and to improve productivity.
  • Regular mapping of pit surfaces including the use of I-Site and photogrammetry data
  • Mine/waste landform designs and as-built are examined and validated for stability and geotechnical risk
  • Ground conditions at active faces are inspected and monitored regularly
  • Accurately interpolate geological/structural deformation
  • Consider and investigate all credible slope failure modes
  • Inspect and report appropriately all significant ground related incidents
  • Monitor that all work activities and plans comply with relevant Regulations
  • Liaison with Mining Department, Mine Planning team, Mine Geology Department and Macmahon regularly.
  • Coordinate the use of consultants for geotechnical design and review, and manage geotechnical contractors on site

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Degree in geology, geotechnical or mining engineering preferably with further post graduate qualifications
  • 5 or more years' experience in a geotechnical role at an open-pit mine
  • Good analytical, planning and prioritising skills combined with the ability to knowledge transfer
  • Demonstrated ability to use specialised geotechnical software/hardware applications
  • Excellent knowledge of structural geology and slope/rock mechanics
  • Experience and ability with Vulcan, or equivalent mining software
  • Ability to use drill hole data base systems such as Datashed and Acquire
  • Innovative with a strong desire to implement a best practice ground control management plan
  • Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
  • Good written and verbal skills

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

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



Applications Close: 20/09/2012 10:00 PM