Objective of the role

• To provide Metallurgical technical services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.

Education & Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Metallurgical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a relevant related discipline.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry
• Ability to take a 3-5 year whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities
• Strong background in production and management
• Strong track record in business improvement and change management
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking
• Demonstrated capability in organising work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgement
• Strong ability to lead and work effectively with people, including leading high performing professional teams
• High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team
• Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance

Role Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

• Modelling behaviour that is consistent with the AGA Safety Vision and Values, driving a culture where Safety is our first value, and providing support for incident/accident investigations where required.
• Provide Global Technical Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes:
• Provide expert direction and input to the Business Units and other functions.
• Lead SME input into FAP opportunity development and execution.
• Lead direct technical input, review, support and expertise to M&A due-diligence activities and project stage gate reviews.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, OEM’s, research institutions, etc.
• Manage the Technology Roadmap for the Metallurgy discipline which includes identification of new innovation and technologies, managing the Metallurgy Technology Roadmap projects, and working closely with the Business Units on implementation.
• Contributing productively as a member of the CTO Technical team.

People Accountabilities

• Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes:
• Keep abreast of the Metallurgist Database
• Identifying opportunities for career progression and sucession planning
• Identifying opportunities for cross BU or Operation exposure for Metallurgists in relevant technical work
• Ensure all internal and external people are treated in accordance with AGA’s company values.
• Align with BU Process Managers on succession planning and talent management of plant Metallurgists.
• Actively mentor Metallurgists at all levels within the organisation.

Remuneration

• As per the AGA salary scales.