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Technician: Underground Electrical - Tropicana Gold Mine

Employer
AngloGold Ashant
Location
Mine, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 16, 2023

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Category
Mining Production, Technicians, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world's rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions - come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.

About us

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

At AGA we celebrate diversity - diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply - let's have the conversation.

We are now seeking an Underground Maintenance Electrician (Fixed Plant) to join our maintenance team. This permanent role is based at the Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Supervisor Electrical Maintenance, this role is responsible for the maintenance of the underground infrastructure.

Accountabilities:
  • Carrying out maintenance tasks in an underground mining area on fixed plant infrastructure as directed by the Underground Electrical Supervisor or Superintendent
  • Installation and maintaining LV and HV electrical power
  • Maintaining substations, pumping systems, refuge chambers and surface infrastructure at an underground mine
  • Ensuring team compliance with all company, legislative and statutory regulations in regards to electrical
  • Working within the maintenance team carrying out maintenance and installation work
  • Work closely with electrical department personnel
  • Liaising with maintenance personnel and supervisors on safety, performance and technical issues
  • Assisting in the execution of daily, weekly, monthly work plans and schedules;


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:
  • Current WA Electrical Workers License
  • High Voltage Switching Operations Competency
  • Previous experience in the mining industry preferably in maintenance and installations in underground hard rock mining and surface infrastructure
  • The ability to work with noise, dust, elevated work areas, confined spaces, extremes of temperature, water and slurry environments
  • A nationally accredited Working at Heights certification is desirable but not essential
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Hold a current WA 'C' class drivers license
  • The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
  • Existing and ongoing permanent working rights in Australia (Mandatory)


Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities. At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
  • Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
  • Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
  • Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
  • Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion


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.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.

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