Safety Systems Planner 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.

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 Safety Systems Planner to join our Safety team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Safety Manager, this role is accountable for the Planning and Coordination of the management system. This role is based on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

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

• Development of project management, implementation plans and schedules for the Tropicana Safety Management Systems complying to AGA, OSHA 18001 and legal and other requirements
• Participate in the planning workshops and processes for the development of safety and health strategy and plans
• In consultation with Managers compile the Safety and Sustainability team annual strategic and site/ project tactical, project and implementation plans
• Monitor the progress of schedules and report to stakeholders and management
• Development of project implementation plans and schedules for Tropicana audits (internal and external), actions, controls, and close out
• Perform weekly and monthly planning and scheduling meetings with stakeholders to ensure work is being performed to schedules time frames
• Provide monthly reports and updates on the status of projects
• Contribute to the monthly report

The ideal candidate will possess;

• A sound knowledge of the Western Australian mining Acts and Regulations, and the Australian Quality Training Framework
• Proficiency with creating, integrating, and maintaining schedules in Microsoft Project scheduling software and the use of SAP maintenance scheduling.
• Strong communication skills report writing competency
• The ability to work collaboratively with a number of teams across the business
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• The ability to apply well developed skills to compile detail project plans
• Experience monitoring and updating master schedules to reflect requirement changes
• Experience creating and implementing measurement systems for established processes, analyse performance metric results, and identify improvements
• Current WA Drivers Licence

 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

Applications Close: 17/05/2013 6:00 PM