Gold Fields Ghana Limited September Jobs (3 Positions)

Purpose of the position:
The Mining Department of Damang Gold Mine is seeking to employ an Expert Drill & Blast person who will be responsible for all drill & blast deliverables in the department. The incumbent of the position will be responsible for the improvement of the current drill & blast efficiencies as well as the required maintenance of the drill & blast equipment in the Mining Operations department.

Reporting to the Manager Mining, the Drill & Blast Superintendent will be responsible for effective people management and machine safe practices in accordance with Gold Fields Ghana Standards and Procedures, effective operational cost control, equipment availability/reliability and performance, risk mitigating initiatives and contract management. The incumbent will also make use of his/her knowledge, skills and experience to identify, implement and manage continuous improvement projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the achievement of qualitative and quantitative outputs through the efficient utilisation of drill & blast designs;
• Timely delivery of blast designs;
• Coordinate and account for the performance of all shifts involved in drill & blast section
• Initiate cost saving practices and productivity improvement of specially assigned projects
• Interact with other sections to ensure continuous and seamless mining sequence
• Ensure own staff are effectively trained, developed, and supervised
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in his/her section of responsibility
• Responsible for Green Belt 6 Sigma projects in sections
• Maintain a safe and an environmental friendly working environment

Required Skills or Experience

• BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Mining Engineering or relevant discipline
• Demonstrable understanding of relevant applicable legislations and Mining Regulations
• Mine Superintendents’ or Mine Captains’ Certificate of Competency and blast certificate
• Demonstrable understanding of open pit mining operations
• Computer literacy and experience in the use of mining software programmes
• Well developed oral and written communication skills (English proficiency)
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Supervisory skills and ability to lead and motivate the production team(s)
• A hands-on approach and be willing to work long hours to obtain the required results
• Valid Ghanaian driver’s licence
• At least 8 years previous experience in open pit mining, 3 of which has been in a similar capacity
• Competency in First Aid