Goldroom Technician AngloGold Ashanti (AGA)

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.

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 a Gold room Technician to join our Processing team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. This role is a based on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Senior Metallurgist, this role is responsible for safe gold room operations and assisting laboratory and plant operations as required.

The main tasks of the role include:

• Cathode recovery and preparation
• Bullion smelting & shipping
• Bullion and production accounting
• Security procedures and ensuring security is maintained in the area
• Equipment maintenance and repairs
• Operation of Acacia Reactor system
• Assist laboratory and plant operations as required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in Gold room operations
• A high level of computer literacy
• Mechanical and problem solving skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Experience working on a gold mine site highly regarded
• Current WA drivers licence
• The ability to work Permanently in Australia

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/

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role

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

Internal AngloGold Ashanti employees interested in applying for this role must first complete the Request to Transfer form available on SharePoint which must be approved by their Manager

Applications Close: 07/03/2013 6:00 PM