Blaster/Painter Technician
Closes: Feb 16, 2026
Location: Tropicana Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6430
Post Start Date: 15 Jan 2026
Description:
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions - come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.
About us :
At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.
AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.
In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.
The Opportunity :
We are currently seeking a permanent Blaster/Painter Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Tropicana Gold Mine. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent and taking daily direction from the Asset Integrity Supervisor, the position is FIFO 8 days on /6 days roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.
Role Purpose:
The Asset Integrity (Blaster/Painter) Technician executes tasks in accordance with work management plans for the Mechanical Maintenance function. As the accountable Technician in their area, the role contributes to delivery of an efficient and cost effective mechanical maintenance function, meeting the maintenance strategy to facilitate a sustainable and reliable processing plant operation.
Accountabilities :
- Maintaining a safe workplace, leading by example; whilst promoting a positive safety culture
- Ensuring adherence to site policies and procedures
- Identifying and eliminating hazards with a view of achieving an injury free workplace
- Maximise the plant performance by working to set parameters and ensuring department KPI’s are always met or exceeded.
- Support the Asset Integrity Supervisor by completing all work to specifications set out
- Strong communication, where understanding and support are given to all other departments based on transparent information sharing
About You :
People are at the heart of everything we do. Please collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:
- Prior experience in a similar role working within a multi-discipline maintenance team.
- Extensive experience working in a heavy maintenance environment, including mine sites.
- Heavy industrial spray painting and blasting experience.
- Experience using plural pumps in Polyeuro 1050H application or similar products is highly desirable.
- Concrete rectification experience is highly desirable.
- Willingness to upskill in training and or various tickets including UHPW, Rigging & Bobcat etc
- Hold a current WA C class driver's licence.
- Pass a pre-employment medical and national police clearance.
- Hold permanent ongoing work rights in Australia.
Culture and Benefits
Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities. At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
- Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment – fully paid!)
- Flexible working policy
- Annual Bonus and FIFO allowance
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer
- 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance
- Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
- Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave
Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.
AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com
Requisition ID: 28748
Category: Service and Infrastructure
Posting Salary: Market Related
