Career Opportunities at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Condition Monitoring Supervisor is accountable for coordinating all condition monitoring functions of underground equipment, surface support infrastructure and the processing plant which includes analysis and reporting on Vibrations, Thermography, Oil Analysis/Diagnosis, Laser Alignment, Pump efficiency/audit, NDT, and technical support for engineering department. 

The role holder supervises activities of condition monitoring/NDT technicians and assists the Reliability Engineers in developing, implementing, and reviewing equipment maintenance strategies, implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) tactics, defect elimination projects and work management systems in order to improve equipment reliability and enhancing the integrity of assets by implementing world class best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time. 
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan.
• Accountable for team’s environmental obligations and performances.
• Conduct formal meetings with team and report any weaknesses in the environmental procedures.
• Enforce all environmental work procedures that have been issued by the Departmental Manager.
• Supervise Condition Monitoring and NDT Technicians and assist Reliability Engineer in gathering information for reports.
• Conduct audits of Underground Equipment and Shafts.
• Conduct reviews of the condition monitoring function to identify actions for continuous improvement.
• Assist the Reliability Engineer to develop condition monitoring routes and checks for Plant equipment.
• Execute CM checks on a routine scheduled basis. This include visual checks, vibration data collection, infrared data collection, ultra sonic data collection, motor current and flux data collection, simple NDT data collection.
• Analyze and trend predictive maintenance data (vibration, IR, etc) to determine plant condition and report this condition for action.
• Monitor general physical condition of plant assets and report.
• Monitor preventive and corrective actions as necessary.
• Generate work requests in SAP as required for maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Perform routine condition monitoring tasks 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.
• Identify, communicate, and implement potential cost reduction initiatives.
• Propose cost savings projects.
• Execute work in a timely manner
• Monitor equipment performance on asset health system and take proactive measures to address symptoms of potential failure.
• Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of Diploma or Equivalent Technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• Non-Destructive Testing, Vibration Analysis and Infrared Thermography Level 1qualifications

Experience 

• A minimum of Six (6) years of experience in the mining industry, with at least 3-5 years in an engineering operating facility.
• Familiarity with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation

Legal Requirement

• Must possess MINCOM Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competency

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Engineering Manager - KMS Underground is accountable for the development and implementation of Underground Fixed Plant Infrastructure maintenance, including Material Handling System, Rail System, Mine Services Water Distribution, Dewatering and providing oversight on KMS Winding and Shafts system and other production related equipment through the application of operational engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximise plant availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks to meet the business’ strategic objective.

The role supports the delivery of Phase 3 in Obuasi Redevelopment Project. The role reports to the Senior Manager - Engineering

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drive sound principles of Health and Safety in line with AngloGold Ashanti’s standards and procedures.
• Set and commit to the achievement of equipment and plant availability and performance targets.
• Develop and implement effective engineering standards and procedures in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements.
• Assist in delivering engineering services to meet the standards and requirements of relevant governmental agencies.
• Drive operational cost control and maintain expenditure within approved budgets.
• Develop the skills and competencies of direct reports to ensure a pipeline of talent required to deliver the business objectives.
• Deliver the Safety Management plan elements for the areas under the incumbent's control
• Provide technical input to the safety management plan for the construction and refurbishment works, consistent with AGA's Integrated Management System and Standards.
• Review the application of safety standards and work practices for the refurbishment construction and mining workforce to enable the safety targets to be managed and achieved.
• Engage and develop appropriately skilled, capable, and experienced personnel in accountability.
• Advise progress and KPI status in a timely manner to the management team, particularly potential cost, and schedule or quality variances.
• Lead a team of engineers to specify, design, analyse and verify new components and systems.
• Implement corporate programs, e.g., asset management strategies, How We Work, Operational Effectiveness, etc, across areas of control.
• Monitor the supply, availability and condition of parts, inventory, general and specific consumables and rotable equipment required to provide assured sustainable operation of the mining operation
• Review, approve, and sign off the detailed new build and 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.
• Ensure delivering infrastructure requirements consistent with the procurement and contracting strategy addresses construction time, cost, and quality risks.
• Liaise with the colleague Managers to develop maintenance planning and strategies
• Manage new build/refurbishment and installation contractor and an AGAG maintenance workforce to deliver works that meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Management Plan, as a key Project Execution Plan sub-plan in the area of accountability
• Provide input and support into establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budget, schedule, and operational work packs for life of mine activities.
• Oversee the Requests for Information (RFI) and Technical Query (TQ) process, review and approve appropriate technical and non-technical documentation.
• Design strategy and processes to maintain the optimize mining operations in relation to schedule, achieving monitoring of all critical intermediate milestones.
• Set the standards so that process control and operational technology work carried out by the engineering and maintenance team is of a standard that supports the operational requirements of the equipment and is at optimum cost.
• Prepare the sectional budget that supports the company’s objectives and strategy.
• Ensure cost impacts in the area of accountability are evaluated, approved, and budget is revised.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or equivalent
• Masters’ Degree in Management will be an advantage

Experience 

• An experienced mechanical/ electrical/ maintenance engineer with 10+ years’ relevant experience in Underground Fixed Plant / Infrastructure maintenance including Winder and Shaft systems, Dewatering, and Material Handling
• Experience in management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC)
• Financial, commercial and project management through work experience and courses.
• Knowledge of SAP PM module

Legal Requirements

• Must possess Engineering Manager’s Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana.
• Professional Certificated Engineer with a relevant certification body.

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The Safety Officer - Surface will implement and improve processes to monitor the implementation of Health and Safety (H&S) policies, programs and initiatives related to Surface Operational Safety including management or performance of the work necessary to ensure adherence to safety regulations, completion of safety training, and attainment of business values and objectives. The role is also accountable for the daily management of the H&S departments including the budget in these areas as well as coordinating, planning and managing the implementation of programs with other departments and stakeholders. “Surface Safety” refers to all above ground areas in Obuasi Mine including Mining, Processing, tailings dams, water processing plants and common roads and buildings, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Attend all scheduled and assigned environmental training meetings.
• Act on all employee environmental complaints and suggestions
• Support direct Manager and Manager once Removed to deliver the work of the Surface Safety Section within approved budget, specified timeframes and related KPIs.
• Identify and make input to the development of annual budget and ensure direct Manager or Manager once removed is informed of cost items.
• Provide support to the operations team by maintaining a visible presence on the field performing site visits to ensure relevant risks are adequately managed.
• Work with SHE Reps and the Safety Team to capably and consistently deliver the annual and quarterly plan according to their role and expectation of the Company.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the mine regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development.
• Support environmental management that is integrated into team’s work plan and implemented during execution of work.
• Rigorously drive the implementation of safety initiatives and strategies among the various AGAG departments and contractor operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Sister mines, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Qualification

• Must have a Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field from a recognised institution.
• Must have a basic professional qualification (NEBOSH IGC, or better.) in Health and Safety.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification from a recognize institution will be an added advantage.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Officer Competency Certificate from Minerals Commission of Ghana.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 4 years working experience in the mining industry.

Technical Competencies

• Must have an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of Safety rules and regulations.
• Has thorough understanding of Safety Management Systems including ISO 45001.
• Has successfully completed Accident Investigations course and can apply this knowledge to lead investigations for moderate or high events and can participate as a team member in High Potential Accident investigations.
• Must have strong presentation and communication skills as well as excellent report writing

Other Competencies

• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and be able to demonstrate adequate competence in driving.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft programs.

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The Accounts Officer - Receivables is to provide direct output support to the Superintendent: Payable & Receivable and assist in the accounts payable & receivable functions which includes cash flow forecasting creditors’ payments, bullion shipment & accounting, creditors and debtors management. The role also ensures all tax related statutory reports such as VAT, PAYE, royalties and WHT taxes are compiled and filed per requirements. The Accounts payable & receivable section is in charge of mine-wide treasury functions and ensures compliance with applicable legislation in the management of both service and operating contracts. The appointed person is expected to be deeply involved throughout the redevelopment project lifecycle including assisting in contract and services invoices validation and timely payment, Bank reconciliation and SAP system based Vendor reconciliations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with Safety KPIs including, reporting all incidents and acting on all corrective actions assigned for timely completion.
• Enforce environmental work procedures issued by the Departmental Manager.
• Investigate environmental incidents in assigned work areas.
• Attend all scheduled and assigned environmental training meetings
• Processing of invoices (both Local & Foreign) and generating remittance and cheques.
• Ensure that invoices, which attract VAT and Withholding tax, are properly accounted for.
• Reconciliation of local supplier’s statements.
• Reconciliation of Local advance payment account.
• Reconciliation of all foreign payments in All currencies
• Setting up invoices due for payment on the E-Banking Platform
• Generating Daily bank statements for Reconciliation
• Transmitting payments approved by the Signatories.
• Providing information on payment effected as per E-Banking records.
• Prepare weekly dollar cash flow
• Respond to supplier’s queries.
• Supervise processing of foreign payments.
• Send out supplier’s circularization for statements and co-ordinate reconciliation
• Responsible for VAT and Tema Ports tax returns
• Prepare cedi cash flow.
• Supervise preparation and printing of local (cedi) cheques.
• Reconcile Goods In Transit (GIT) against General Ledger (G/L) Accounts.
• Supervise the reconciliation of local supplier’s statements.
• Accounting for Bullion transactions.
• Raise debit notes for customers and collect overdue receivables.
• Ensure that customers settle their debt on time.
• Ensure the preparation of timely withholding tax schedule to facilitate payment to GRA
• Reconcile all accounts receivables and other accounts, over 20 accounts in all.
• Ageing of debtors

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Qualification

• A degree in Accounting, HND (Accounting option) or either ACCA , CIMA, ICAG Part 2 qualification.

Experience

• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in a mining environment.

Technical Competencies

• Must be computer literate with significant proficiency in Spreadsheets
• Experience and understanding of total mining cycle.

Other Competencies

• Displaying technical and professional expertise, innovating, taking initiative, etc
• 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.

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

To give confidence in the Mining Plan by reviewing and interrogating existing data from the life of mine process and produce realistic designs that enable plans and schedules to be produced at the required standard for short-term planning and production systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Define mine planning activities and schedules for tracking of mining operational readiness tasks
• Generate a 12 month mine schedule with respect to geotechnically re-sequenced stopes to include diamond drilling activities
• Provide unequivocal Mine Planning data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Develop quarterly, rolling forecast plans with sufficient details for implementation by the mining contractor
• Ensure mine quarterly forecast is aligned with annual budget to meet the general strategic intent; mine design, infrastructure specifications, diamond drilling requirements, production schedules, unit costs, identified risks and issues.
• Deliver the work of the Mine Planning function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Production Engineering department 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
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within the Mine Planning team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• A post Degree would be considered a strong asset 

Experience 

• A minimum of eight (8) years' proven experience in mine planning in an underground mining environment of which at least five (5) years at senior supervisory level within a planning/technical department
• Proficient with Mine Planning Software
• Knowledge of a variety of mining methods applicable to the site.
• Excellent Communication Skills

Legal Requirements

• Blasting certificate
• Mine Rescue certificate (preferred)
• Shift boss certificate (preferred)

Technical Competencies

• Understands key elements constituting site safety system.
• Can lead team-based risk assessments and conduct behavioural based observations.
• Active participant in ensuring critical controls are in place and working.
• Can actively take part in reviewing of safety system elements such as practices / procedures.
• Extensive experience and understanding of mining production process/practices.
• Understanding of good production practices, management, support systems, and how each should interact to deliver targeted performance.
• Ability to develop innovative technical ideas/practices with regards to different mining methods and their application.
• Extensive knowledge of Mining Methods and strengths and weaknesses of the methods and the applicable use.
• Demonstrate advance level of knowledge of planning systems and practices from long term to short term mine planning.
• Understands advanced principles of mine design including optimisation.
• Understands advanced principles of mine design and scheduling to achieve Business outcomes.
• Ability to generate and act as competent person for annual mine reserves statements.
• Understands the contract, the key deliverables, and the processes that are aligned to managing it successfully.
• Capable of having a direct role in managing an element of the contract management process.
• Can propose, draft, and analyse potential contract variations and amendments for approval by the contract manager

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;
• Maximising performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analysing issues, driving for results.

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Water Management Superintendent will ensure the water management strategy will be the frame worked and operated within. Periodic assessment of water use and subsequent recommendations as well as approval will be required from the Water Management Superintendent for improvement works. He /she will also serve as the technical advisor coordinating with relevant consultants to ensure underground dewatering, surface water treatment facilities, operating TSFs integrity are intact and alert on any concerns.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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.
• Assess surface and groundwater quality and quantity at the operational area and neighbouring communities.
• Periodically review mine water monitoring programme for its continuous suitability and appropriateness.
• Coordinate the site EQWIN water quality database (monitoring data and GIS data) to ensure all data is captured, analyzed and used to identify and manage water related risks in the operational area and neighbouring communities.
• Management, design and construction supervision of groundwater monitoring wells and water supply wells.
• Manage and regularly calibrate the site OPSIM predictive water balance to inform decisions around surface and groundwater resources management.
• Initiate and update where relevant groundwater and geochemistry models to identify and manage relevant plume contamination around strategic water inventories to minimize impact to the receiving environment.
• Undertake environmental impact assessment on water to ensure that adverse impact on local and regional water resources is avoided and/or minimized.
• Identify local and reginal water quality risk and set objective to manage it.
• Prepare regulatory report on quantitative and qualitative water resources used (inflows and outflows)
• Develop and update Obuasi site water management strategy in alignment with AGA corporate Water management standard.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures and processes for key water storage containments, hydrogeological and dewatering guidelines in alignment with water management strategy.
• Facilitate technology and knowledge transfer between operations on water management (treatment, monitoring, risk assessment), hydrology, hydrogeology, and operating mine dewatering.
• Review/assess and report(s) on the status of the water supply, water abstraction, monitoring wells and consumption.
• Assist and supervise drilling of wells for monitoring and water supply.
• Periodically measure water level from monitoring wells, key water containments and ponds/pit water.
• Oversee and coordinate the water treatment facilities operate & maintain contract to ensure water treatment objectives are met in alignment with site water management strategies relating to volume discharged and quality compliance requirements
• Periodically update water balance model to represent changes in water reticulation systems.
• Provide estimation of design parameters from the water balance model for water infrastructural design.
• Undertake simulations of extreme hydrological conditions and subsequent recommendations for planning.
• Participate in formal cost and schedule review to support accurate and timely reporting.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Recognized tertiary qualification in Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering
• Plant/Met/Processing Officer / Superintendent Certificate of competence
• Professional membership (GhiE or equivalent)

Experience 

• 8 - 10years’ experience in a geological practice on a recognized mine.
• Preferably 3 - 5 years experience at frontline Hydrological and water management practice
• Experience and understanding of total mining cycle.
• Proven experience in water modelling

Technical Competencies

• Management water reticulation and volume estimations.
• Evaluate tailings storage facility and integrity
• Operating and SIBC budgeting planning, forecasting and control
• Use of water management modelling software (OPSIM)
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines and policies and enforcing compliance
• In depth understanding of water reticulation systems

Other Competencies

• Self-driven to achieve targets and improve the status quo.
• Technical document evaluation and advise process plant management.
• Strong and proven decision-making skills
• Cost management
• Discipline in adhering to rules and regulations
• Community relation and sustainability

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of the role is to monitor, control and adjust the section in which they are operational, under the supervision and authorization of the Sectional Leads, so as to fulfill the operating purpose of the section for the shift.
The operators are responsible for controlling and recording various parameters such as tonnage throughput, temperatures, slurry density, reagent mixing and dosing. This role is being augmented with a SCADA system which aids the operator in many of these functions. The Plant Operator, in conjunction with the Control Room Operator, must understand the current plant situation, compare it to a desired situation and be able to adjust or control the plant to either return to optimum performance or be maintained in the optimum state.

The plant operators are also responsible for the housekeeping and are tasked to conduct certain maintenance functions such as checking cyclone measurements and ball loads in the mill. Housekeeping operations may not be specifically limited to the areas in which the operators are assigned, and the operators may be called upon to assist with housekeeping in any section of the plant or mine as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Comply with AGAG Environmental Management, compliance and other legal requirements.
• Take action to prevent environmental pollution
• Correct, or report to their supervisor, any observed environmental deviations, practices and conditions as well make suggestions to improve any aspect of environmental management.
• Follow the established procedures if incident occur by reporting to the Supervisor.
• Achieve throughput targets for the shift
• Minimise downtime
• Ensure the use of plant mechanical and electrical equipment in a manner that protects and prevents unnecessary damage or wear
• Ensure cost control of production consumables, such as reagents, within the processing budget to limit wasteful expenditure
• Prepare sampling and sample
• Mix and dose reagent
• Record and report chemical stock levels to prevent stock outages.
• Constantly assess and challenge the status quo to identify and align operations to best practice
• Predict impending process upsets with possible remedies / preventions and in the event of not being able to pre-empt the problem, alert his/her supervisor of the troubles in a timeous manner
• Complete and analyze shift log sheets

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Senior High School Certificate with strong mathematics background

Experience 

• Two (2) years industrial experience

Technical Competencies

• Must be able to record in detail the plant logsheets and reports
• Must be able to operate equipment safely
• Must be able to understand and appreciate the hazards associated with chemicals and equipment found within a process plant.
• Understand plant KPI’s and metrics
• Able to adhere to routine and time sensitive, possibly repetitive tasks

Other Competencies

• Self-driven to achieve targets and improve the status quo.
• Accountable