Principal, Mechanical Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and paid time off

Wellbeing reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Arthur Gold Project in Nevada. You will provide technical leadership across study, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of heavy fixed-plant mineral processing systems.

Role involves governance of mechanical design and field execution, coordinating with EPCM contractors and vendors, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and safety codes. Nevada-based with hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Active PE license or eligibility for Nevada reciprocity.
• 10+ years in large-scale mining or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design criteria, specs, calculations, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with ASME/ANSI/API/OSHA/MSHA codes.
• Oversee equipment selection and field execution during construction.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and FAT coordination.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for safe handover.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Vendor management

Field execution oversight

Engineering judgment

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Navisworks

Piping design tools

FEA software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer, Arthur Gold Project (AGP) serves as the lead technical mechanical authority across the study, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of the Arthur Gold Project. This role provides expert technical leadership and governance over heavy fixed-plant mineral processing equipment, materials handling systems, slurry/water piping networks, and ancillary mechanical infrastructure, ensuring all engineering packages adhere strictly to AngloGold Ashanti engineering standards, safety codes, and project execution objectives.

As a key technical authority, the Principal Mechanical Engineer partners closely with EPCM contractors, OEM vendors, Process, Civil/Structural, Electrical & Instrumentation, Project Controls, and Operational Readiness teams to ensure seamless multi-disciplinary integration and safe operational handover across Nevada Projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Mechanical Governance

• Lead the development, review, and approval of mechanical design criteria, technical specifications, calculations, datasheets, and drawings across all project phases.
• Ensure full compliance with AngloGold Ashanti technical standards, applicable ASME, ANSI, API, OSHA, and MSHA codes, and project execution milestones.

Engineering Review & Quality Assurance

• Lead technical oversight and quality assurance of deliverables submitted by EPCM contractors, OEM vendors, and specialized engineering consultants.
• Independently interrogate complex engineering calculations, piping stress analyses, and equipment performance envelopes from an owner's risk perspective.

Equipment Specifications & Selection

• Oversee the mechanical evaluation, selection, and specification of major fixed plant and processing equipment, including crushing and grinding circuits, overland conveyors, agitators, pumps, piping, and HVAC/dust collection systems.

Procurement & Vendor Technical Support

• Lead technical bid evaluations (TBE), vendor data reviews, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Manage supplier compliance with engineering specifications, quality assurance standards, and fabrication timelines.

Constructability, Field Support & Commissioning

• Provide on-site mechanical engineering expertise during construction, field installation, pre-commissioning, and operational startup.
• Resolve technical Requests for Information (RFIs), field engineering variances, and design deviations promptly.

Management of Change (MOC) & Risk Control

• Evaluate and authorize mechanical engineering scope modifications, design changes, and technical risk assessments to maintain project cost, schedule, and safety integrity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Process, Civil/Structural, Electrical & Instrumentation, Project Controls, and Operational Readiness teams to ensure seamless multi-disciplinary integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (or eligibility for immediate reciprocity in Nevada) and/or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in large-scale mining, mineral processing, heavy industrial, or major capital project environments.
• Proven track record leading mechanical design, equipment selection, and field execution oversight on complex capital projects ($100M+).
• Extensive experience managing EPCM contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• In-depth expertise in heavy fixed-plant mineral processing equipment (crushers, overland conveyors, screening equipment, heap leach / ADR pumping systems, slurry delivery, and water piping).
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant engineering codes and regulatory standards (ASME, ANSI, API, OSHA, MSHA).
• Strong working knowledge of capital project delivery frameworks (PEA, PFS, FS, detailed engineering, EPC/EPCM execution, and operational handover).
• Proficient in 3D CAD/model review tools (e.g., Navisworks), piping design tools, FEA simulation software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound engineering judgment with strong analytical problem-solving skills to evaluate cost, risk, and performance trade-offs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across project teams, executive management, site crews, and regulators.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate company vehicles safely.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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