Gold Fields Limited is an unhedged, globally diversified producer of gold with eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa with attributable annual gold production of approximately 2.0 million ounces. It has attributable Mineral Reserves of around 46 million ounces and Mineral Resources of around 102 million ounces. Attributable copper M...
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Gold Fields Ghana Limited is currently seeking to employ the services of a Metallurgical Manager to lead its metallurgical team on the Tarkwa Mine
Reporting to the General Manager the Metallurgical manager will be responsible for managing the operational and technical aspects of the gold processing plant and related infrastructure including tailings storage and water treatment facilities.
The role will also be required to develop timely action plans to effectively manage the operations of the process plant to ensure a safe sustainable operation in.
About the role:
Provide leadership to a multi-faceted and multi-cultural production team to achieve business objectives of the process plant
Manage the overall design of process flowsheets, plant layouts, material handling systems, manpower requirements, equipment procurement and material utilization on the process plant
Providing leadership, guidance, support and back-up to operational and maintenance personnel in order to increase efficiency and achieve targets whilst adhering to mine standards and legislation
Monitor and analyze key metallurgical performance indicators of process operations and implement corrective actions to improve efficiencies.
Develop and manage metallurgical operations and work practices that maximize operational efficiencies.
Seek innovative ways to improve overall process plant efficiency in the use of key reagents and input
Lead the implementation of all metallurgical optimisation projects and related activities on the process plant
Active involvement in plant decision making process by way of reviewing and monitoring process parameters
Plan and manage plant shutdowns to maximize time available for plant maintenance and processing jobs whilst ensuring minimal production losses
Manage and advise on the operation of all metallurgical processes and activities on the mine in accordance with best practices in health and safety.
Drive operational cost control and monitor key cost drivers in line with reducing overall processing cost for the mine int eh short and long term
Drive mill availability, efficiency, and utilisation through implementation of reliability guidelines and action plans to improve relevant mill kpi’s
About you:
Tertiary qualification in Chemical or Mineral Processing engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution
Minimum 10years’ experience in large-scale open pit CIL and heap leach operations
Must have relevant leadership experience on a large-scale low grade high throughput metallurgical plant
Minimum 5 years senior management experience leading diverse metallurgical teams
Must have relevant Certification from the mineral commission of Ghana
Post Graduate qualification in leadership/management is a key requirement for this role
Experience in the management of a mill production team (process and engineering)
Detailed knowledge of carbon handling, solution chemistry, elution principles and practices, comminution, materials handling, pumping systems, smelting, leach pad construction and stacking techniques
Detailed knowledge of metallurgical accounting principles and practices
In-depth knowledge of assay / metallurgical laboratory operations
Proven leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
Experience with modern environmental management and safety procedures
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