Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

About The Job

Role Purpose:

• The incumbent will be accountable for coordinating and monitoring grade control activities.

Role Accountabilities:

• Monitor to ensure the safety of the grade control crew including contractors doing work for the geology section
• Plan and organize all in-pit shift grade control activities – this includes, but not limited to drilling, sampling, blast leveling, mark out, tallying and floor cleaning
• Supervise grade control RC drilling and sampling to ensure that quality is guaranteed during the data gathering stage of the grade control process.
• Obtain production samples (stockpile & belt) at the agreed specific time intervals
• Deliver all field grade control samples (RC, stockpile, face, belt, etc) at the agreed designated sample submission/preparation area
• Submit timely samples to the assay laboratory.
• Supervise the day-to-day (or shift) ore mining to minimize dilution, maximize recovery and prevent ore misclassification/misdirection.
• Conduct Shit/daily Reconciliation between the in-pit ore truck tallies and that of the ROM stockpiles
• Monitor the ore stockpiles to ensure that the various grade categories get to their respective fingers
• Check the work of Junior Geologists, Spotters and Samplers and ensuring daily update of records occurs correctly
• Collaborate with the Resource Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer to be effective and efficient.
• Undertake in-pit geological mapping to aid interpretation, modeling, and ore perimeter design (ore blocks) as directed by the Superintendent Mine Geologist.

Person Specifications
Qualification:

• BSc Geological Engineering, Geology, Earth Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year post working experience in a related field within the mining industry

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with people, including high performing professional team
• Possess a valid driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicle