Senior Specialist, Resource Evaluation needed at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• A post-graduate degree qualification in geology, mineral resource evaluation or geostatistics.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least 8 years relevant experience in Mineral Resource Management (MRM) is required, with 5 years operational geology including and 3 years Mineral Resource evaluation.
• Geological modelling and resource estimation experience in different types of gold deposits
• Registration with a recognised professional body.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the AGA safety vision and values
• Contribute towards the implementation of the AGA safety standards within BU
• Develop, drive and maintain processes to provide a safe workplace to all employees and external service providers undertaking work within your area of accountability
• Assist in the identification of safety risks and resolve emerging issues, escalating issues, and safety risks that impact the business.
• To ensure BU resource models are produced timeously to a high standard, in accordance with AGA standards and guidelines.
• Build and construct geological models for resource estimation.
• Construct and deliver resource and grade control models, including compilation of integrated planning models, for input into mine planning.
• Provide technical specialist support to the BU operations on the application of evaluation methodologies, systems, and processes.
• Monitor implementation of evaluation guidelines with the input from the BU in accordance with the relevant Standards.
• Monitor the correctness of the application and execution of the evaluation systems (structure, processes, people) that are being used by the operations within the BU.
• Provide technical specialist advice to the BU mine sites on integrating the evaluation methodologies and systems.
• Provide technical specialist support and advice on BU resource models
• Involvement in projects and studies requiring technical input on resource estimation.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to the site-based geology teams to lift the skills and knowledge within the BU.
• Assist the BU operations in reporting of model construction, model performance, and reconciliation.
• Evaluate BU resource models and provide detailed reports on findings to the Manager: Evaluation
• Adhere to a framework in which all resource models get archived into a central repository, which then becomes available for use in mine planning
• Provide direct output & support to the Manager: Evaluation to identify BU’s evaluation risks, opportunities, and liabilities and report appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with your peers across the BU, including BU operations, Geology, and Evaluation teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships that embrace the values of AngloGold Ashanti