Urgent Recruitment at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited – 6 Positions
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Underground Shiftboss
2.) Winder CIC Supervisor
3.) Mine Captain – Production
4.) Fuel Champion
5.) Engineering Supervisor – Shaft Maintenance
6.) Officer – Rehabilitation
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Underground Shiftboss
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Underground Shiftboss.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Shiftboss role is a regulatory mandated role that leads the Quality Assurance and Control and ensures compliance to the mining and other related legislation. The incumbent will also manage risk of all underground mining ore extraction activities to the required standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Establish the necessary production processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine
• Maintain good working knowledge of the following relevant provisions applicable to the mine:
• Mineral and Mining (Health and Safety and Technical) Regulations 2012(L.I 282)
• Mineral and Mining (Explosives) Regulations 2012(L.I 2177)
• All internal Occupational Health and Safety Standards and procedures
• Occupational Health and Safety Management system requirements
• Managerial Instructions and Code of Practice
• Compliance with Labour Act, AGA and Obuasi HR policies
• Assist in development of the annual production cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and Life of Mine (LoM) business plans
• Deliver the work of the production function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the production department and with own production team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Recommend and optimize the approach for conducting specialist projects and research in the production process and procedures
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the production function, to include outputs and befits obtained.
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance in processes and procedures
Qualification Required & Experience
• BSc. / Diploma degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
Experience
• Three (3) to Five (5) years' operational experience within an underground mining environment of which at least two (2) years is at supervisory level;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of fundamental underground development and production methods
• Proficient in the use of Mining Software
Legal Requirement
• Underground Shiftboss Certificate of Competency or equivalent, as required by the Minerals Commission (Chief Inspector of Mines)
Technical Competencies
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understands the mining processes and actively contributes in part to delivery of the expected outcome / service the mining processes deliver.
• Has demonstrated ability to apply technical skills and/or delivery of a service within one or more of the mining processes with minimal supervision.
• Can identify potential problems and propose solutions for higher approval.
• Directly responsible for delivering a production aspect of the plan.
• Understands good underground production practices, management, support systems, and how each should interact to deliver targeted performance.
Other Competencies
• Creating a disciplined team to deliver the planned work to the defined standards.
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one’s personal development.
• Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Maximizing performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 20 September, 2021
2.) Winder CIC Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Winder CIC Supervisor.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Winder CIC Supervisor is accountable for monitoring and control of quality of winder CIC Technicians and the winding equipment to ensure the operation is at all times compliant, safe, in accordance with operational and Engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximise plant availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety.
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan.
• Gather information for the CIC Superintendent – Underground for reporting performance.
• Coordinate all Winder Instrumentation refurbishment, later maintenance
• Control and verify correctness of all work carried out on the Safe Wind System installation
• Conduct reviews of the refurbishment, later maintenance, of the Winder Instrumentation equipment to identify actions for continuous improvement
• Assist the CIC Superintendent – Underground to develop condition monitoring routes and checks for correct functioning equipment;
• Execute Winder Instrumentation refurbishment, later maintenance, work and carry out checks on a routine scheduled basis. This include visual checks, electrical integrity checks, verification of output within calibration and specification;
• Analyse and trend predictive maintenance data (vibration, IR, etc) to determine plant condition and report this condition for action;
• Monitor general physical condition of Winder Instrumentation assets and report
• Monitor preventive and corrective actions as necessary;
• Generate work requests in SAP as required for refurbishment/maintenance planning and scheduling
• Ensure routine condition monitoring tasks are performed on all the rotating equipment by data collection using advanced portable data collectors and other tools according to the established schedules and also as per the plant requirements.
• Gather information on vibration & other data collected in order to diagnose / troubleshoot rotating machinery problems.
• Actively participate in maintenance review programmes and Root Cause Failure Analysis process of Winder Instrumentation equipment as per requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate potential cost reduction initiatives.
• Propose cost savings projects.
• Execute work in a timely manner; coordinate refurbishment work and contractors to time plan, escalate real or potential delays.
• Monitor equipment performance on asset health system and take proactive measures to address symptoms of potential failure.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics/Communications, Instrumentation and Controls, or equivalent
Experience
• An experienced electronics/instrumentation maintenance Supervisor with 7+ years’ experience in, preferably, Winding Instrumentation, and Mine Infrastructure environment
• In-depth knowledge of Safe Wind Systems
• Experience in management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC)
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of SAP PM Module.
Legal Requirements
• Must possess Sectional Engineer’s Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana.
• Professional Certificated Supervisor with a relevant certification body.
Technical Competencies
• Essential: In-depth knowledge of Safe Wind Systems
• Strong Instrumentation/ electronics maintenance competencies in mining and/or processing environment
• Sound project management skills
• Should have analytical skills to be able to evaluate information and solve complex problems.
• Detail oriented to understand complex systems, and recognition that a minor error can cause major problems.
• Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties.
• Legally astute with respect to project delivery and maintenance systems
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel
• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
• Knowledge in AGA standards
• Knowledge in OEM legalities and mining regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of good Supervising practices and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies
Other Competencies
• Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing those outputs;
• Continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering outputs;
• Model work behaviors for your subordinates,
• Consistent with the company values
• Proven ability to initiate and drive the construction project through its life cycle.
• To support and motivate the construction project team to deliver the project goals.
• Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.
• Create an environment of teamwork and willingness to help coworkers
• Able to work different kinds of people
• Organizational skills to keep track of many workers, schedules, and budgets all at once
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 17 September, 2021
3.) Mine Captain – Production
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Mine Captain - Production.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Mine Captain – Production role is a regulatory mandated role that leads the Quality Assurance and Control and Risk Management function for all underground mining ore extraction activities from underground mine blocks ready as planned and to the required standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Establish the necessary Mine Production QA, QC, Risk Management and Contractor engagement processes and procedures for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, and being operationally ready.
• Develop and communicate a rolling (4-3-2-1) quarterly plan for the budgeted year identifying Mine Production priorities, milestones and events
• Develop and submit the annual cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for approved Mine Production Outputs
• Deliver the work of the Mining Production function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture within the team and with peers regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development
• Environmental management that is integrated into the Mining Production plan and implementation
• Provide the systems, resources and expertise to develop the Mine Production team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget and quarterly plans according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and strategies and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within the Mining department
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Stakeholders to collaboratively and effectively deliver the Mine plan
Qualification Required & Experience
• B.Sc. / Diploma degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent operational experience
Experience
• Six to eight years' operational experience in underground development and open stope mining
Legal Requirement
• Mine Captain’s Certificate of Competency or equivalent, as required by the Minerals Commission (Chief Inspector of Mines).
Technical Competencies
• Broad range of leadership, managerial and technical skills relevant to underground mining
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge in the mining operations value chain
• Demonstrated capacity to interpret data and successfully action sound tactical decisions
• Commercial acumen relevant to the role
• Familiarity with Mining Software
• Safety (Advanced Application): Can identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues; and ensuring that appropriate focus and resources are available to achieve safety objectives.
• Mining Production Processes & Practices (Advanced Application):
• Understands key underground mining processes and has demonstrated the ability to apply it in optimizing performance.
• Knows when to engage Specialists support.
• Understanding of good underground production practices, management, support systems, and how each should interact to deliver targeted performance.
• Able to manage performance based on interpretation of data, and can initiate and drive the operational improvements as required.
• Demonstrated ability of delivering to production and cost targets.
• Planning (Advanced Application): • Understanding of good mine planning processes and the ability to drive the establishment of required planning systems and approaches.
• Contract Management (Advanced Application)
• Management of a mining contractor and more generally contractor management in an UG setting
• Strong knowledge in contract management practices and demonstrated ability in managing operational mining contracts
Leadership Competencies
• Fostering a team environment – Inspiring and Motivating Others, promoting Collaboration and Team work, Developing Others, Communicating prolifically
• Managing oneself - Taking ownership of one’s personal development;
• Building Effective Working Relationships - The ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building Trust & Accountability – Displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Maximizing Performance Results – Solving Problems and Analyzing Issues, Driving for Results,
• Displaying Technical and Professional expertise, Innovating, Taking Initiative, Championing Change, Establishing Stretch Goals
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 17 September, 2021
4.) Fuel Champion
Contract Type/Duration: Permanent
Number of Position(s): One (1)
Department: Mining
Role Purpose
• To oversee all issues relating to the use of fuel (diesel) in the Mining Department. Will work on fuel reports generated automatically and by planners analyze, recommend, and implement procedures that will help reduce excesses in fuel usage.
Role Accountabilities
• Ensure the liquid automation system (LAS) fuel management system is in good condition and always operates well
• Ensure the system is calibrated and compare the report from LAS to that of the planners and correct all abnormalities
• Liaise with planners and maintenance team to do cylinder cut out and injector solenoid test to identify faulty ones and ensure they are changed to maximize efficient fuel usage.
• Carryout monthly reconciliation of fuel supplied by vendor and fuel used by AAIL mining department
• Generate weekly and monthly report on fuel efficiencies (fuel burn rate) on all mobile and fixed assert to key stake holder on the mine.
• Help in implementing policies that will assist reducing fuel usage on the mine.
• Be trained where appropriate and train operators (fuel bowser users), pump attendants and other end users how to use the LAS system
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
• At least 3 years’ experience with hydrocarbon.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP software.
• Good with data analysis and report writing
• Knowledge of LAS fuel management system will be an advantage
• Must possess either Inspection Engineer certificate of competency &/or Drill and Blast certificate)
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong desire to coach and develop others by sharing skills and knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English language.
• Must possess very strong good human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Possess valid driver’s licence and proficiency in driving light vehicle
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 17 September, 2021
5.) Engineering Supervisor – Shaft Maintenance
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Engineering Supervisor - Shaft Maintenance.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Engineering Supervisor – Shaft Maintenance is accountable for coordinating the work, training, monitoring and control of quality, of cage operators and shaft maintenance technicians to ensure the operation is at all times fully compliant with LI2182, safe, and compliant with operational and Engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximise plant availability in a compliant, safe, sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Application of HSE regulations with zero tolerance to breaches.
• Demonstrate Safety behaviour consistent with AGAG’s vision and values.
• Lead by example to create a safe working environment, where risks are assessed and managed so tasks are performed without risk of injury or harm.
• Ensure monitoring and data collection to demonstrate execution of the Shaft maintenance in Statutory Inspections of Shafts, Transporting and Slinging of Materials and all Other shaft related Jobs in accordance/compliance LI2182, accordance with the Government of Ghana conditions of approvals and the site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Review, approval and sign off of the shaft maintenance team items detailed in the Refurbishment Execution Plan and schedule, infrastructure detailed design requirements, detailed testing plans, operational commissioning plans, handover plans, training plans, manuals, records, drawings, specifications and documents issued.
• Deliver shaft maintenance items consistent with the legal compliance required in the refurbishment plan and commencement of operations stages
• Comply with reporting processes for managing shaft maintenance that meet cost, schedule and quality expectations consistent with the scope and quality contained in the Feasibility Study within area of accountability.
• Monitor and ensure the shaft maintenance and refurbishment work is of a standard that is compliant, supports the operational requirements of the equipment and is at optimum cost
• Identify sub-standard work practices, identify root cause and eliminate by corrective action.
• Develop and maintain the shaft maintenance portion of the Shaft Engineering Management Plan, as a key Project Execution Plan sub plan for the area of accountability
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent
• HND or MET III or equivalent
• MET II
Experience
• An experienced Shaft Maintenance Supervisor with 5+ years’ experience in Shaft maintenance.
• Must be knowledgeable and conversant with Provisions of LI2182 in relation to shaft work & Maintenance
Legal Requirements
• Must possess minimum of Inspecting Engineers Certificate of Competency from Minerals Commission of Ghana
• Understand and know the use of Shaft log Book & its Importance
• Professional Certificated Specialist with a relevant certification body
Technical Competencies
• Strong Winder and Shaft Operations competencies in underground mining
• Excellent knowledge of requirements of LI2182
• Sound project management skills
• Should have analytical skills to be able to evaluate information and solve complex problems.
• Detail oriented to understand complex systems, and recognition that a minor error can cause major problems.
• Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties.
• Legally astute with respect to project delivery and maintenance systems
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel
• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated understanding of good Engineering practices and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies
Leadership Competencies
• Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing those outputs;
• Continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering outputs;
• Model work behaviors for your subordinates,
• Consistent with the company values
• Proven ability to initiate and drive the construction project through its life cycle
• To support and motivate the construction project team to deliver the project goals.
• Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.
• Create an environment of teamwork and willingness to help coworkers
• Able to work different kinds of people
• Organizational skills to keep track of many workers, schedules and budgets all at once
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 17 September, 2021
6.) Officer – Rehabilitation
Contract Type/Duration: Permanent
Number of Position(s): One (1)
Department: HSE
Role Purpose
• The role holder will be accountable for coordinating equipment contractor for rehabilitation and implementation of mine closure and rehabilitation plans on the ground to carry out progressive rehabilitation in accordance with relevant regulations
Role Accountabilities
• Implement programmes directed towards compliance of regulatory requirements
• Implement mine rehabilitation plan that aim at addressing progressive rehabilitation
• Introduce agroforestry into the mine rehabilitation programme
• Implement mine closure plan that includes identification and assessment of risks associated with rehabilitation and closure.
• Set rehabilitation objectives and targets as well as establishment of management programme to achieve set targets.
• Conduct internal audits to track conformance to rehabilitation plan.
• Undertake short term planning as a pathway to the implementation of key environmental strategies.
• Update Standard Operational Procedure for implementation of AGA Management Standard on rehabilitation
• Periodic review of the mine rehabilitation programme for its continuous suitability and appropriateness
• Conduct heavy metal analysis in soil and plant tissues at reclaimed sites.
• Undertake care and maintenance of rehabilitated sites
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management or related field
• At least 2 years rehabilitation experience and working in the mining or extractive industry or construction industry respectively.
• Health, Safety and Environment Officer Certificate of Competency from Minerals Commission
• Proven knowledge of GIS database management.
• Knowledge of Ghanaian Environmental Regulations and Mining & Mineral Laws and other Legislative Instruments.
• Thorough understanding of Environmental Management Systems and Reclamation Bond.
• Competent in MS Office software and data management.
• Strong presentation, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Must possess very strong good human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Medically fitness for the position and the environment.
• Possess valid driver’s licence and proficiency in driving light vehicle
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Click Here To Apply Online
Closing Date: 17 September, 2021
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