Mining Engineer (Open Pit)

AngloGold Ashanti Australia; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Ins

Annual Bonus

WORK180 endorsement

Parental Leave 26 weeks

Training and development

Inclusion and Belonging committees

Volunteering Leave

Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking a hands-on Mining Engineer (Open Pit) for the Tropicana Gold Mine. You will drive safe, high-quality production and daily execution planning in collaboration with the Superintendent Mining Operations. FIFO 8/6 with flights from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

The role covers weekly and monthly planning, mine design, scheduling, QA/QC, and stakeholder engagement. A bachelor’s in mining engineering and open-pit experience are required; certificates and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or equivalent.
• Unrestricted quarry managers certificate desirable.
• Broad range of open pit mining skills including production operation, mine scheduling/planning, mine optimizations geo-tech, drill and blast, mining systems, business planning and financial analysis.
• Alastri (ATS/APS) knowledge
• Vulcan knowledge
• Minestar/FMS knowledge
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across all levels
• Experience with MS Office programs
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly plans that align with the monthly short-term plan.
• Prepare mine designs and production schedules aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance to plan and implement corrective actions as required.
• Conduct pit inspections and QA/QC activities to ensure safe and efficient mining practices.
• Engagement with alliance partners and key stakeholders.

Skills

Open pit mining

Production planning

Mine scheduling

Drill and blast

Geo-tech

Mining systems

Business planning

Financial analysis

Effective communication

MS Office

National Police Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Unrestricted quarry managers certificate (desirable)

Tools

Alastri (ATS/APS)

Vulcan

Minestar/FMS

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

We currently have a great opportunity for a hands-on and motivated Mining Engineer (Open Pit) to join our team at our Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Superintendent Mining Operations, you will drive safe, high quality mining production coupled with the short-term plan by daily execution planning & collaborating the required support work to facilitate seamless material movement and scheduled ore production.

This role is working on a FIFO 8/6 roster with direct flights to site from either Perth or Kalgoorlie.

About the role:

• Develop weekly plans that align with the monthly short-term plan
• Prepare mine designs and production schedules aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance to plan and implement corrective actions as required
• Conduct pit inspections and QA/QC activities to ensure safe and efficient mining practices
• Engagement with alliance partners and key stakeholders

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. You'll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification - bachelor's degree in mining engineering
• Unrestricted quarry managers certificate (or actively working towards it) desirable
• Broad range of open pit mining skills encompassing production operation, mine scheduling/planning, mine optimizations geo-tech, drill and blast, mining systems, business planning and financial analysis
• Alastri (ATS/APS), Vulcan knowledge
• Minestar/FMS knowledge
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story — a story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world's most sought-after precious metals.

What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team — a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

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).
• 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 @anglogoldashanti.com.