Job Openings at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

 ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Chief Geologist – Resource Evaluation is accountable for providing reliable Mineral Resource models for business planning purposes by maintaining and improving systems of work that will ensure integrity of base data, application of appropriate grade and tonnage estimation methods, and appropriate documentation of the entire process.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General

• Performs activities with minimal supervision.
• Operates in accordance with the company values, policies, standards and procedures.
• Proficient in a wide range of Resource modelling and geostatistical methods. Exposure to exploration practices, ore deposit development techniques and mine geology practices.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of international Resource and Reserve codes.
• Has exposure to  in risk assessment, contractor management, budgeting & project management.
• Provides appropriate supervision, coaching and performance management for direct reports.
• Fosters a positive team environment.

Opportunity Identification

• Applies experience in Resource modelling to identify improved methods of estimation to bring increased accuracy to Resource models.
• Reviews Resource models for upside opportunity and risk and either addresses these or informs appropriate disciplines.
• Assists in the development of Blue Sky models to identify future opportunity

Effective Planning

• Reviews LOM plans relative to Resource models and determines risk/opportunity in the plan.
• Schedules work to meet planning requirements.
• Ensures that appropriate Resource standards are met, both internally and for reporting codes.
• Coordinates programmes in collaboration with colleagues and other internal stakeholders to ensure optimal utilisation of available resources.
• Seeks advice and resources from colleagues, supervisors and regional or corporate specialists.
• Improves plans by re-evaluating and reconciling results against performance

Programme Implementation

• Partakes in programme implementation to achieve deadlines with minimal Resource risk.
• Demonstrates leadership in safety, stewardship of the environment & cultural heritage and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensures appropriate controls are in place to manage identified risks.
• Ensures that appropriate Resource methods are used across the range of geological activities. This includes assay techniques, density determinations and volumetric methods.
• Supervises direct reports, field personnel and contractors

Business Acumen

• Supports Geology Manager to develop and implementation the site strategic plan for the mine.
• Develops annual budgets and objectives for area of responsibility and monitors performance.
• Understands mining and metallurgical methods and aligns Resource models to those.
• Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and identifies cost-effective approaches.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role mine geology and exploration plays in the broader business

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively identifies and manages relationships with key internal  & external stakeholders.
• Takes internal and external stakeholder expectations into account when making decisions.
• Seeks input from key stakeholders when making decisions and solving problems

Data Interpretation & Reporting

• Ensures the collection, management and interpretation of relevant data to a high standard.
• Supports Geology Manager in external or internal audit processes.
• Interprets complex data and makes objective assessments on Evaluation methods and Resource potential.
• Supports conclusions with accurate information and analysis.
• Prepares accurate high quality internal, external and statutory reports.
• Effectively presents results of Resource models to peers and supervisors

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

External Qualifications

• BSc. or MSc. in Geology

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Broad experience in geostatistical and Resource modelling methods.
• Supervisory experience.

Technical Competencies

Basic Understanding and Application of the following is required:

• Safety Leadership
• Exploration Methods
• Geological Theory
• Operational Management

Applied Geological Methods

• Drilling (BU)
• Sampling (AA)
• Logging (BU)
• Mapping (BU)
• Coreyard (BU)
• Assaying (AA)
• Database (BA)
• Equipment (AA)

Mine Geology Methods.

• Plan (AA)
• Mining and Plant (AA)
• Ore loss and dilution (AA)
• Grade Control (AA)
• Ore Accounting (BA)
• Geotechnical and Geohydrological (BU)

Estimation Methods

• Advanced Application of Estimation Methods is required:
• Linear Geostatistics (AA)
• Non Linear Geostatistics (AA)
• Simulation Techniques (AA)
• Global Estimation(AA)

Software application:

• Studio RM (AA)
• Isatis (AA)
• Leapfrog Geo (AA)
• Blockbuster (AA)

Advanced Application of the following is required:

• Business Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Project Management

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.
• Creating Organizational Transformation - Displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organizational objectives
• Maximizing Performance Results – Solving Problems and Analyzing Issues, Driving for Results

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Environment Superintendent is accountable for determining the appropriate operational methodologies and procedures and managing their implementation. This also requires the continuous investigation and evaluation of new methodologies and procedures, to ensure operational improvements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish the necessary Environmental processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal Environmental planning data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Develop the annual Environmental 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 Environmental function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Environmental department and with own Environmental 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
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within Environmental 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

• University Degree in Environmental or Natural Resources management.
• A post-graduate Degree in Environmental studies or related fields will be advantageous.

Experience 

• At least 5 years’ experience in the environmental discipline in the mining industry, with knowledge and experience of statutory approvals, environmental management and environmental management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Field experience and demonstrated ability in environmental management, monitoring, planning and assessment and reporting.
• Experience of engaging with external and internal stakeholders, and in particular positive regulator engagement (preferably with Ghana EPA).
• A sound working knowledge of the environmental law of Ghana and all permitting processes is needed.

Technical Competencies

• Managing implementation of ISO14001 EMS.
• Internal environmental auditing.
• Supervising water and air monitoring programs.
• Managing waste and chemicals at a mine operation.

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

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Closure Manager is accountable for implementing closure projects at Obuasi. This role will include providing technical and project management of all involved disciplines to deliver the closure projects on time and on budget as well as progressing and updating the site’s integrated closure planning and implementation in compliance with the AGA Closure Planning Standard and the approved Obuasi Reclamation Plan and the internal Obuasi Closure Plan. The role will also include a requirement for stakeholder engagement, particularly with regulators and communities, and regulatory reporting.
• This role will help build capacity in closure planning skills among all disciplines on site and assist sites to integrate closure activities into their daily operations as applicable. This role will also ensure a collegiate environment with discipline functional heads at a business unit, regional and corporate level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Achieve the annual safety target as set by the MD for area of accountability
• Demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the AngloGold Ashanti Safety Vision and Values.
• Ensure the health and safety management system (ISO 45001) in area of accountability are being complied with and that any deviations in this regard are addressed in the appropriate manner.
• Lead by example at all times to create a safe work environment in which risk is managed and people are able to perform their jobs without the risk of injury to themselves and others
• Continuously seek opportunity for learning to improve performance
• Manage, coordinate and integrate studies and trials to fill knowledge gaps and subsequently update closure plan
• Manage, coordinate and implement update of the integrated closure plan as additional information is identified
• Facilitate the integration of closure into site business plans
• Provide closure advice and technical inputs to any surface projects (and underground projects which may influence closure requirements)
• Conduct closure related monitoring and evaluation to track major milestones and targets dates for each action (implementation and planning), and to provide early warning signs of change for corrective action
• Provide technical input (or facilitate the closure-related technical inputs of other discipline) to site project studies, permit documentation, assessment and the like to ensure closure considerations are included and meet the requirements of the plan.
• Work closely with technical specialist of levels to update and amend the closure plan and related cost as appropriate
• Facilitate, coordinate and manage closure-related stakeholder (internal & external) engagement and communication commensurate to the life of mine
• Socialize the closure planning requirement at a site and stakeholder level.
• Manage risk identification and corrective action processes to ensure the plan and implementation is adjusted accordingly
• Provide project progress report to management, including risk and opportunities
• Provide constant feedback to direct manager and management team pertaining to critical issues, risks and considerations
• Negotiate contracts for services provided for closure activities in accordance with applicable policy
• Perform the role of Contract Representative to monitor all aspects of contractor performance and address any performance and contract compliance issues in area of accountability
• Monitor the performance of contractors/consultants to ensure the required outcomes are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and manage the monthly budget for the closure plan and perform regular cost analysis and cost control exercises to stay within the budget and timing for the closure plan and in accordance with submissions and commitments made to the EPA.
• Manage and monitor implementation packages in accordance with closure targets in terms of the reclamation plan/schedule, success criteria and performance indicators.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce cost or improve the cost efficiency of the closure plan
• Review compliance e to laws and AGA standards and commitments, review performance against objectives and targets
• Identify all environmental risk and opportunities and provide and/or oversee the provision of quarterly updates regarding the control measures set out in order to address these.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• University Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering or Environmental / Earth / Natural Resources management related sciences
• Additional qualification in project management would be advantageous

Experience

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, of which at least 3 should have been at a managerial level.
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project management and reporting.
• Experience in practical, pragmatic and business-oriented solution identification based on specific site characteristics.
• Field experience (preferably in Africa) and demonstrated ability in analysis, design, planning and implementation of large scale civil earthworks projects.
• Proven experience in managing a team, contractors and consultants
• Proven experience of engaging with external and internal stakeholders
• Experience in developing or implementing integrated mine closure plans inclusive of biophysical, social and human resources aspects for all stages of mine life from exploration or prefeasibility through to mine closure

Technical Competencies

• Integrated closure planning requirements
• Gold-related mineral exploration methods, mine waste disposal methods, mineral processing methods and integrated closure options for all domains.
• An understanding of mine planning process and models.
• Project management and change management programs
• Coordination and management of different disciplines and throughout various levels of the workforce including management
• Excellent English written and oral communication and report writing skills
• Ability to understand and implement complex closure projects with competing requirements
• Capacity and team building ability to ensure role can be nationalized (in the event that the candidate is not Ghanaian)
• Flexibility and ability to implement change management processes as required
• Risk assessment and mitigation processes and application

Other 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;
• Creating Organisational Transformation - Displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organisational objectives;
• Maximising Performance Results – Solving Problems and Analysing Issues, Driving for Results,
• Displaying Technical and Professional expertise, Innovating, Taking Initiative, Championing Change, Establishing Stretch Goals

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

This role is accountable for the implementation of the Obuasi mine’s closure and rehabilitation plan which involves:

• The preparation and review of closure cost estimates and closure project bill of quantities
• Managing contractors, undertaking closure works to ensure AGAG maintain the environmental, legal and social licence to operate Obuasi Mine
• Preparation/review of Obuasi mine Liability Estimates (LE) for inclusion in the annual AGAG financial report
• The Closure Officer will also be required to assist with closure and rehabilitation implementation, incident reporting, closure financial reporting, integrating closure estimates with business plan model for Obuasi Mine.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement relevant reclamation programmes as directed by management
• Maintain knowledge of local environmental issues as well as review and validate closure cost estimate and ensure compliance to closure plan/objectives
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to enable the business to meet its legislative and internal requirements.
• Periodically update the closure cost estimate in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure contractor construction and laydown areas are properly managed and decommissioned prior to their de-mobilization from site
• Supervise demolition and rehabilitation contractors to achieve zero incidents and ensure work is completed within budget and scope
• Assist in planning for the required environmental inspections and audits
• Undertake inspections of mining, processing, engineering and project sites across the mine to ensure compliance with legislation and AGA environmental management standards
• Prepare quarterly closure cost review showing cashflow movements for the period.
• Prepare Note for the Record on periodic changes or cash flow movements in the closure cost estimate
• Supervise Third party review of the closure cost estimate as and when required.
• Prepare quarterly reclamation reports
• Prepare annual completion report for inclusion into the annual environmental report
• Assist with the management of environmental rehabilitation projects and contractor management as required by senior management
• Maintain a database of all surface infrastructure and land disturbance on-site
• Review and update ISO 14001 procedures and policies as and when necessary
• Assist with ISO 14001 system and process audits
• Implement incident management procedures including emergency response, reporting, clean up and rehabilitation
• Facilitate environmental incident investigations
• Implement recommended incident mitigation and preventative action plans
• Implement and maintain environmental education awareness programmes
• Provide environmental inductions and awareness training to employees, visitors and contractors
• Conduct in-house environmental impact assessments
• Provide expertise and guidance regarding environmental permit requirements for contractors
• Manage the internal environmental permitting processes
• Update the closure cost estimate with closure cost of new infrastructure constructed on site

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in the field of Environmental / Natural Resources Management, Quantity Survey or Civil engineering qualification.

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years’ environmental management experience working in the mining or related construction environments
• Field experience in managing earthworks.
• Experienced working with ISO4001 or similar Environmental Management Systems

Technical Competencies

• Executioe user, AutoCAD and Civil 3D user
• Defensivn of Earthworks plan of work
• Cost control
• Coordination and Resource allocation
• Knowledge of PPE, Hazardous materials, First Aid is required
• MS Office driving
• Knowledge of mechanical and moving equipment

Other Competencies

• Supervise contractors to deliver the planned work to the defined standards.
• Manage 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.
• Effective interaction with mine employees, government and municipal officials, Closure Consultative Committee members, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Maximizing performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analysing issues, driving for results

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Electrical Technician - Winders reports to the Electrical Supervisor - Winders and is accountable for all maintenance both low and medium voltage, installations, and repairs on all winder electrical components, carryout weekly, monthly, annual, and statutory critical task and ensure planned maintenance is executed in compliance to Government of Ghana laws and AGA standards, safety, and environmental requirement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work compliantly with the requirement of Government of Ghana Agencies, environmental, health & safety legislation and AGAG regulation
• Accept personal responsibility for his own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his work
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Monitor general physical condition of winder Electrical assets and report.
• Monitor preventive and corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide on the job support to the winder electrical supervisor, where appropriate.
• Actively participate in maintenance review programmes and Root Cause Failure Analysis process of winder Electrical equipment as per requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and implement potential cost reduction initiatives
• Propose cost savings projects.
• Execute work in a timely manner; coordinate refurbishment work contractors to time plan, escalate real or
• potential delays.
• Monitor equipment performance 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.
• Report directly to the Winder Electrical Supervisor on issues and identify and execute improvement projects.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of Electrical Engineering Technician Part III or equivalent

Experience 

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience in underground mining. Experience in Winder and Shaft will be an advantage
• Familiarity with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation

Technical Competencies

• Fully literate and numerate 
• Fully competent in electrical trade

CLOSING DATE: 7TH JANUARY, 2023.