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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 experienced Fixed Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team at the Tropicana Gold Mine.
Accountable to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent, the purpose of this role is to provide electrical services for designated fixed plant and infrastructure across the mine site to ensure the reliable, efficient and sustainable run time. This role is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.
Accountabilities:
- Making sure that the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment are supervised efficiently.
- Being accountable to the site senior executive for the safe operation of electrical equipment at the mine.
- Ensuring that all work related to electrical equipment and installations at the mine is adequately supervised.
- Making certain that electrical equipment and installations at the mine are installed and tested in accordance with the Act and maintained in a safe working condition.
- Halting the use of any electrical equipment or installation at the mine that is considered unsafe.
- Informing the site senior executive about any situation that may impact the safe use of electricity or violate the Act.
- Investigating and reporting details of the following incidents to the site senior executive:
(ii) Any fire suspected to be caused by electricity.
(iii) Any dangerous occurrence involving electricity that could have caused injury to a person.
- Keeping the electrical log book for the mine under regulation 641C up to date with information about matters and incidents.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of workers.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards.
- Develop and implement efficient work management processes to optimise productivity and ensure timely completion of Electrical Maintenance works.
- Ensure all direct reports (including contractors) are supervised, trained and developed to their full potential in a manner consistent with the company's vision, philosophy and business objectives.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure they align with approved budgets and take proactive measures to address any deviations.
- Liaise closely with metallurgical and maintenance personnel on safety, plant performance and technical issues to optimise plant performance, increasing ease of operation and eliminating existing and potential hazards and problems.
- Assess labour requirements to meet changing demands and arrange extra staff as required using the company procedure.
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:
- Hold an electrical engineering qualification or an electrical worker's licence endorsed “electrician” or “electrical mechanic” issued under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
- Have a minimum of 2-years relevant experience of electrical work in mining or other heavy industry.
- Be in a position to be appointed under Schedule 26 cl.5 and 26 cl.3
- Successfully completes an approved WHS risk management unit for electrical supervisors
- Currently hold or able to hold the position of Electrical Nominee registered with the Electrical Licensing Board.
- Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)
- High Voltage Switching Operator's competency
- Extensive industry experience required in the maintenance of mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.
- Experience in a supervisory role of a multi-faceted team of tradespeople.
- Experience with maintenance planning/scheduling software.
- A high degree of literacy is essential.
- Existing and ongoing Permanent Australian working rights (Mandatory)
- WA Driver's Licence
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:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
- Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
- Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
- Salary sacrifice options
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
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.
Requisition ID: 22868
Category: Qualified Trades
Posting Salary: Market Related
