Senior Underground Planning Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc

Incorporated in the Isle of Man

Registration Number 001177V

Registered as an Overseas Company in the United Kingdom

UK Company Number FC034822

Registered Office:

Third Floor

5, Hobhouse Court

Suffolk Street

London SW1Y 4HH

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 203 968 3320

Fax: +44 (0) 203 968 3325

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Provides technical leadership for underground production planning, drill & blast engineering, and life-of-mine (LOM) ventilation modelling. Located in Cairo, Egypt, this permanent role translates long-range strategy into executable mid- and short-term schedules while driving cost optimization and strict safety compliance.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Production Scheduling: Develop 3-month, quarterly, and annual production schedules using Deswik, integrating backfill, equipment, and geotechnical constraints.
• Drill & Blast Optimization: Design precise drill patterns, charging plans, and firing sequences to meet fragmentation targets and minimize dilution.
• Ventilation Engineering: Maintain and update LOM ventilation models using VentSim to control airflow, dust, and diesel particulate matter (DPM).
• Compliance & Performance: Monitor variance in tons, grade, and cycle-time; embed risk-based critical controls into designs to prevent high-potential incidents (HPIs).
• Team Leadership: Coach junior mining engineers, manage specialized software licensing, and present decision-ready dashboards to underground leadership.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Medical fitness certificate for underground work, underground driving authorization
• Blasting/Explosives Handling certificates
• Mine Ventilation Certificate (required)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 6–8 years in underground mining operations, specifically focusing on longhole open stoping, mid-term planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Deswik, VentSim, and data analytics (Excel/Power BI).

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

Directors: N A Duggan (Chairman) / M H Levy / S J Scott / M J Kirkwood / R P H Hayes (Executive)