Principal, Project Processing Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Pension or provident fund

Annual leave

Zusammenfassung

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is seeking an experienced Metallurgical and Process Engineer to act as the discipline authority within the Global Projects function. The role drives technical assurance, ore characterisation, and lean engineering practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

You will review critical deliverables, lead metallurgical testwork, optimise value, manage EPCM interfaces and lead safety reviews, requiring 8–10 years in mineral processing and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering.
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., CPEng, PE).
• 8–10 years in mineral processing, gold metallurgy, and plant operations.
• 5 years Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Gold Flow Sheets experience.
• Expert knowledge of gold processing circuits (comminution, leaching, CIP/CIL, detox).

Aufgaben

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical process deliverables (PDC, Mass/Water Balances, PFDs, P&IDs) and ensure compliance with international codes like the International Cyanide Management Code.
• Testwork Governance: Lead metallurgical testwork programs, sampling campaigns, and laboratory management to align process design with ore characterisation.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and process redundancy using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Interface & Contractor Management: Manage external EPCM performance, drive complex cross-functional project interfaces, and lead technical procurement for long-lead items (mills, crushers, flotation cells).
• Safety Leadership: Participate in and facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID, and HAZOP reviews.

Kenntnisse

Mineral processing

Gold metallurgy

Plant operations

EPCM experience

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

BEng/BSc in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering

Professional/Chartered Engineer registration

Jobbeschreibung

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AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations,projectsand exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we canleverageour existing assets, shareholdings,skillsand 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.

Acts as the metallurgical and process engineering discipline authority within the Global Projects function, reporting directly to the Engineering Director. The role drives technical assurance, ore characterisation, and lean engineering practices across major Organic Growth projects from Concept through to Execution.

ROLEACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical Assurance: Review and approve critical process deliverables (PDC, Mass/Water Balances, PFDs, P&IDs) and ensure compliance with international codes like the International Cyanide Management Code.
• Testwork Governance: Lead metallurgical testwork programs, sampling campaigns, and laboratory management to align process design with ore characterisation.
• Value Optimization: Challenge over-design and process redundancy using Minimum Viable Solution (MVS) and lean owner's team delivery principles.
• Interface & Contractor Management: Manage external EPCM performance, drive complex cross-functional project interfaces, and lead technical procurement for long-lead items (mills, crushers, flotation cells).
• Safety Leadership: Participate in and facilitate formal Safety in Design (SiD), HAZID, and HAZOP reviews.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mineral Processing Engineering
• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., CPEng, PE)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 8–10 years in mineral processing, gold metallurgy, and plant operations
• 5 years at a Senior/Principal level within an Owner's Team managing EPCM contracts.
• Gold Flow Sheets experience
• Expert knowledge of gold processing circuits (comminution, leaching, CIP/CIL, detox), global EPCM collaboration, and the ability to make risk-informed decisions under pressure.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.

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