Production Metallurgist

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia's premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

We are currently seeking a Production Metallurgist to join our Processing team at Sunrise Dam.

This role is based at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Role Purpose:

The Production Metallurgist reports to the Senior Product Metallurgist and is responsible for the provision of technical support to optimise economic gold production and metallurgical efficiency; via the implementation of corrective actions and such process improvements that gold production and cost targets are achieved and sustained in a safe and efficient manner.

Accountabilities:

• Exhibit a high degree of safety and environmental awareness and promote safe systems of work and environmentally responsible work practices.
• Provision of technical support to operations to ensure the required production and metallurgical efficiency.
• Liaise closely with internal peers including mining and geology departments.
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and Work Health and Safety Act 2020)
• Manage internal and external laboratory test work associated with daily plant monitoring, projects and improvement activities.
• Daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical accounting.
• Producing accurate, timely reports and forecasts on metallurgical performance vs budget.
• Daily monitoring and management of plant performance, recoveries and efficiencies.
• Coordinate and gather data and information for metallurgical performance reports.
• Oversee bullion shipments in conjunction with the Gold Room team
• Gather and prepare data and information for budget processes including production, costs and projects

• Development and review of procedures and work instructions associated with laboratory, gold room and metallurgical tasks in the processing plant.
• Contribute to maintenance of the process plant.
  
  

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Experience with respect to tertiary crushing, ball milling, CIL/CIP, elution, electrowinning, smelting, gold and sulphide flotation, ultra-fine grinding, high-rate thickening, and tailings disposal.
• Previous exposure in site-based laboratory work.
• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Extractive Metallurgy, Minerals / Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing.
• Previous experience within the mining industry and gold processing plants.
• A team player and collaborative mind-set
• Current WA Drivers Licence.
• Existing and ongoing Permanent Australian Working rights (Mandatory).

Culture and Benefits:

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that's regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid).
• Flexible working policy.
• Attractive Annual Bonus.
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer.
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance.
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave.
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website. AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com.