Job Description
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, championing 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.
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. If you feel that you may not tick all the boxes 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 Electrical Technician to join our Underground Electrical Maintenance team in our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. Reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor: you will have the opportunity to provide front line support and ensure all electrical works are carried out in a safe, timely, cost effective and environmentally responsible manner.
This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Accountabilities:
Carrying out repairs, maintenance and installation activities on infrastructure such as, motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, starter panels, distribution boards, RMU’s, ventilation fans, dewatering systems, instrumentation, communications, lighting, and other electrical systems
Carrying out scheduled statutory requirements work safely and efficiently.
Installing and maintaining underground reticulation systems, ensuring reliable power distribution.
Conducting breakdown and maintenance tasks on underground drilling equipment to minimize downtime.
Studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and or installations
Availability after hours on a "Call Out" roster basis to respond to any equipment breakdown
Assist with equipment maintenance shutdown or power isolation co-ordination and execution
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:
Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence (Essential)
Electrical Instrumentation Certificate, PLCs and Automation experience (Desirable)
Data cabler’s license (Desirable)
Mining or heavy industry electrical maintenance experience (Essential)
Underground Mining electrical maintenance experience (Desirable)
Knowledge of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations, AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Australian Standards. (Essential)
Current High Voltage Switching certificate (Desirable)
Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Projects, and SAP (Desirable)
WA ‘C’ Class manual driver's license
Senior First Aid (Desirable)
Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory)
