Career Opportunities at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

Role Purpose

• To oversee mineral resource modeling and estimation in support of the Long-term Mine Planning and Exploration strategy.
• Conduct geological modelling and mineral resource evaluation of Iduapriem ore bodies in accordance with best practices.
• Ensure sound models are used for business planning and annual Mineral Resource reporting in line with international reporting codes. Scheduling and delivery of integrated planning models.
• Technical support in the monthly reconciliation process, analysis, and implementation of corrective actions in the mine-to-mill reconciliation process.
• Calculation of planning factors that influence life-of-mine budget.
• Supervision of drillhole database and sampling QAQC
• Mentorship of the team members in geological modelling and mineral resource evaluation 
• Optimization of grade control estimation parameters
• Drill spacing studies
• Assistance with mining property and projects valuations
• Cross-functional support to exploration, geology, mining engineering, metallurgy and other functions where required.

Role Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain processes to provide a safe workplace to all employees and external service providers working within area of accountability
• Prepare Mineral Resource estimate reports in line with international reporting code guidelines, i.e., JORC (2012), NI 43-101
• Undertake Mineral Resource estimates using 3D computer methodologies for projects at various stages of development in accordance with international best practices.
• Assist with the Mineral Resource (and possibly Mineral Resource/Reserve) audits associated with multi-disciplinary studies in Technical Audits or Competent Persons Reports levels
• Evaluate laboratories used for sample analysis and relevant analysis of Quality Assurance-Quality Control (QA-QC) measures
• Collecting, recording, and cataloging of geological samples; core logging, QA-QC (Quality Assurance-Quality Control) analysis and interpretation of results, and compilation of formal technical geological reports.
• Continuous working to mitigate environmental risks, prevent pollution, minimise waste, increase carbon efficiency and make efficient use of natural resources.

Persons Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geosciences, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Mineral Resource estimation.
• Competence in one or more software packages such as Datamine, Surpac, Gemcom, Leapfrog, or Vulcan.
• Should have knowledge in other database soft wares e.g., Fusion and Acquire
• Professional registration with a recognized international body e.g., AUSIMM, AIG, GhIG, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of international Mineral Resource and Reserve Reporting Codes
• Demonstrated capability in organizing work, setting priorities, and exercising sound independent judgement
• Ability to work effectively with people, including high performing professional teams
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Preparedness to take a well-reasoned stand on matters of importance
• Must have strong desire to coach and develop others by sharing skills and knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Must possess very strong human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicle

Required Skill   

• Compliance with statutory requirements to sign off as a CP for mineral resources.
• Proficient user of Leapfrog and Datamine
• Sound understanding of scripting and/or macro writing principles
• Technical acumen and analytical thinking

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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 AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification

• 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