We are now seeking an Alliance Production Engineer to join our Mining team at Tropicana Gold Mine. This role is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.
Reporting to the Mining Manager, this role is accountable to facilitate the successful implementation of the 3MS, through the co-ordination of the mining contractor to complete work packages, and data monitoring/analysis. The role is central to the successful communication, planning and coordination of work within the mining area. You will manage 2 direct reports and the ability to be cross-functional and perform mine planning/scheduling when required is essential.
The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:
- Review the content and quality of all medium term schedule Work Packages. Provide advice to planners and schedulers so that work packages:
- can interact safely with other work packages;
- consider any operational changes;
- limit disruption to the mining and processing operations;
- optimise resource utilisation;
- compliant with Company, Site, Alliance and Department protocol where applicable;
- identify potential conflicts with other workgroups activities.
- Co-ordinate along with the Macmahon Project Engineer medium term schedule Work Packages within the Active Mining Area so they can be achieved safely and effectively
- Develop the following medium term schedule Work Packages within the mining area:
- Clear and Grub;
- Growth Medium;
- Load and Haul;
- Stockpile Management;
- Waste Landforms;
- Tailings Storage Facility (Bulk fill).
- Monitor compliance of the weekly and monthly schedule and work packages to the medium term schedule
- Coordinating the collection and monitoring of the following:
- day works;
- drill and blast;
- safety, health, environment;
- load and haul;
- hydrological;
- geotechnical;
- planning compliance;
- Mining Systems accuracy.
- Coordinate the monthly progress claim so that it is completed within the contractual specified time
- With the collated cost analysis, report on a monthly basis:
- Variance;
- Trends;
- Special causes;
- Risks;
- Opportunities.
- Manage the following cost centres with a value of ~$50 M pa:
- Clear and Grub;
- Load and Haul;
- Waste Landforms;
- Record contract variations, communications and invoices
- On an annual basis, review the current Mining Contractor cost model
- Lead or participate investigations into production losses related to open pit mining
- Run a daily task meeting with technicians to set work assignments, priorities and related HSEQ matters
- Maintain a training and development program for each subordinate
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Tertiary Education in Earth Sciences/Spatial Science/Resources, or equivalent
- Experience with large scale, open pit hard rock mining
- Experience in contract administration, progress claims and contract variations, preferably in an alliance contract environment
- Experience in managing mining and continuous improvement projects
- Experience in incident investigations
- Competent in at least one General Mining Package (eg Vulcan, Datamine or MineSight), a dedicated Scheduling Package (eg MineMax, Tempo, Xpac)
- Advanced ability with Microsoft Office software including Excel and Project.
- Competent with basic software and database programming, including SQL; VBA; PERL, OLAP
- A practical and cooperative approach to teamwork
- Competent with public speaking, including inductions, presentations to management and external visitors
- Professional membership status in an appropriate Australian organisation
- Ability to apply analytical, planning and prioritising skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
- Managerial development qualifications
- Good skills and knowledge in:
- technical writing
- project management
- management of consultants
- management of change
- computers and software
- Valid Australian C Class Driver’s Licence
This is an excellent opportunity which offers a competitive remuneration package, challenging work and career development prospects within a global mining company.
Please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/
Please note – only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role
| Location: | Tropicana |
| Closing Date: | 13/09/2013 6:00 PM |
