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Electrical Maintenance Supervisor 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 Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team at the Tropicana Gold Mine. This role is a based on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.
Accountable to the Electrical Maintenance Superintendent, this role is responsible for coordinating the maintenance resources to ensure maximum efficiency and plant utilisation.
The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:
  • Ensure all subordinate staff (including contractors) are supervised, trained and developed to their full potential in a manner consistent with the company's vision, philosophy and business objectives.
  • Assist with the management of work plans on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Assist with shutdown planning, scheduling and execution.
  • Assist with PLC and Citect Programming.
  • Assist in the development of electrical engineering standards and work practices, which conform to corporate and legislative requirements and ensure that these are adhered to throughout the site.
  • To liaise closely with metallurgical and maintenance personnel on safety, plant performance and technical issues with the aim of optimising plant performance, increasing ease of operation and eliminating existing and potential hazards and problems.
  • To work with the maintenance team in a "hands on" capacity, that is carrying out electrical maintenance work when called on to do so.
  • Assess labour requirements to meet changing demands and arrange extra staff as required using company procedure.
  • In the performance of the duties listed above the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor must ensure personal and team compliance with all company, legislative and statutory regulations in regards to safety and the environment including regular attendance to safety meetings.
  • Monitor procedures and suggest procedural changes or improvements to supervisors to assist in identifying and developing work practices and methods that reduce the risk of injury decrease costs and improve productivity.
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Electrical Nominee Licensee registered with the Electrical Licensing Board. Hold a WA "A" grade electrical workers licence, endorsed Electrical fitter and/or Electrical Mechanic. Dual trade as an Instrument Technician desirable but not essential
  • Extensive industry experience required in the maintenance of mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.
  • Experience in a supervisory role of a multi-faceted team of tradespeople.
  • Experience with maintenance planning/scheduling software.
  • A high degree of literacy is essential.
  • Hold, or be eligible to attain, a high voltage operator's license
  • WA A Class Driver's Licence
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
Please note - only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted