Objective of the role<\/p>\n
\tTo provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.<\/p>\n
Education & Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tA degree qualification in Chemical\/ Metallurgical\/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field.<\/p>\n
Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience<\/p>\n
\tAt least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
\n\tAbility to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company\u2019s strategic priorities.
\n\tBehaviour consistent with AngloGold Ashanti\u2019s Values and Purpose.
\n\tWell-developed industry networks.
\n\tStrong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization.
\n\tProficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation.
\n\tDemonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions.
\n\tStrong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
\n\tDemonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
\n\tDemonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement.
\n\tStrong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams.
\n\tHigh energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team.
\n\tPreparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance.
\n\tExperience with APC or AI-driven optimization projects.
\n\tFamiliarity with mining and gold processing unit operations.
\n\tExperience in large-scale transformation or standardization initiatives.
\n\tExposure to Digital Twin or real-time simulation technologies.<\/p>\n
Role Accountabilities<\/p>\n
Technical Acountabilities<\/p>\n
\tModelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, assisting in driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident\/accident investigations where required.
\n\tProvide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes;
\n\tChampion the AGA Safety Vision by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority.
\n\tEmbed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence.
\n\tLead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including:
\n\tBaseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations.
\n\tRollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics.
\n\tImplementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes.
\n\tSetup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models.
\n\tProvide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
\n\tAssist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
\n\tMonitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
\n\tSupport the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations.
\n\tAct as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers.
\n\tContribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems.<\/p>\n
People Accountabilities<\/p>\n
\tSupporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes;
\n\tBuild process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians.
\n\tSupport the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control.
\n\tFoster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors.
\n\tEnsure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA’s company values.
\n\tAlign with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of process control professionals.
\n\tMake oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles.<\/p>\n
Remuneration<\/p>\n
\tAs per the AGA salary scales.<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 30 September\u00a0 2025<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.anglogoldashanti.com ) or<\/p>\n
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