Director, Process Control (Greenwood Village, CO, US, 80111) na AngloGold Ashanti

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

To provide Process Control services to operations, projects and full asset potential. Manage specific technology roadmap projects in Metallurgy.

Role Accountabilities

People Accountabilities:

• Supporting the VP Processing and Tailings in Discipline Health activity, this includes:
  • Build process control capability within site teams by mentoring metallurgists and control room operators and site control technicians.
  • Support the Director Metallurgy(s) and BU Process Managers in aligning site-level priorities with corporate strategy for process control.
  • Foster collaboration between operations, OT, DT, and external vendors.
  • 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 process control professionals.
• Make oneself available in a mentoring capacity for relevant production or technical roles.

Technical Accountabilities:

• Modelling behavior 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.
• Provide Global Process Control and Automation Services to Operations, Projects and Full asset potential activity. This includes:
  • Champion the AGA Safety Value by ensuring that process control work is planned and conducted with safety as the first priority.
  • Embed long-term process control standards, analytics capability, and optimization practices across the business to ensure sustainable operational excellence.
  • Lead the execution of the PCA initiative as outlined in the Process Control and Analytics Charter, including:
    • Baseline performance assessments and control loop evaluations.
    • Rollout of real-time dashboards, analytics tools, and control loop diagnostics.
    • Implementation of control improvement recommendations, including loop tuning and control strategy changes.
    • Setup and deployment of APC and AI solutions, and integration of digital twin models.
  • Provide technical support to site teams in process control design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
  • Assist sites in developing fit-for-purpose control philosophies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPMs), and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Support the development and rollout of training materials to build process control capacity across AGA operations.
  • Act as the technical liaison with third-party control consultants, APC vendors, and digital solution providers.
  • Contribute to process design reviews for continuous improvement initiatives and M&A technical due diligence as related to process control systems.
• Contributing productively as a member of the CTO Technical team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• A degree qualification in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Control Systems related field.
• At least 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.
• Behavior consistent with AngloGold Ashanti’s Values and Purpose.
• Well-developed industry networks.
• Strong technical expertise in process control systems and optimization.
• Proficient in loop tuning and control system performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated capability in organizing 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.
• Preparedness to undertake extensive business travel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday – Friday or as directed by the supervisor to include travel to areas as needed. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:                                                       

Per operational requirements

COMPENSATION: $190,000 - $240,000

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

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