Latest Gold Fields Ghana Jobs (3 Positions)

Purpose of the position:
The HME Department of Tarkwa Gold Mine is seeking to engage the services of an experienced person to fill the above position. Reporting to the Manager – HME, the incumbent will be responsible for operational cost control, equipment availability and performance, risk mitigating initiatives and contract management. The Unit Manager – HME will be responsible for developing and maintaining operating systems, processes, policies, standard and legal equipments for the efficient and effective achievements of the objectives of the business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring equipment availability and performance, risk mitigating initiatives and managing contracts
• Interacting with operational personnel to optimize equipment performance
• Day-to-day management of the Mine Maintenance section
• Improved utilization of inspection period through better focus and resources
• Implementation of minor repair execution and better quantification of required back log repairs
• Ensuring improved equipment inspection process and problem identification
• Effective planning of HME consignment stock and parts/material requirement
• Planning, optimisation and auditing HME maintenance system
• Assist to develop departmental budgets aligned with the company’s operational and cost requirements
• Liaising with Government agencies such as the Inspector of Machinery to ensure that engineering services are delivered according to standards
• Developing and implementing cost saving initiatives
• Ensuring effective development of departmental staff in preparation for more senior positions
• Ensuring that effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements

Required Skills or Experience

• A tertiary qualification in the field of Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Eight years management experience in a maintenance function on mobile mining equipment
• Hands-on experience on mobile mining equipment such as Caterpillar, Liebherr and Sandvik
• Sound business acumen and the ability to influence the main cost drivers in this environment
• Advanced level of technical communications, personal interaction and presentation skills
• Results-oriented to achieve production targets whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations of standards
• Strong organisational skills to manage all mine maintenance and project work
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of planned maintenance software packages
• Exposure to environmental awareness programs
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Technical problem solving and failure analysis skills

It would be advantageous if applicants have:

• Experience in management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts
• Project planning and management experience
• 6 Sigma experience/training

Purpose of the Job:
Gold Fields Ghana is seeking to employ an experienced and self motivated person to fill the position, based at the Shared Services Centre at Tarkwa. Reporting ultimately to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the successful applicant will apply acquired knowledge and experience in the mining industry to manage and ensure the implementation of a highly effective Supply Chain and Contract Management systems in line with global best practices, principles and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration, including contract enquiry preparation and issuing enquiry documents, enquiry evaluations, recommendations to client and contract award, managing of the contract amendments, termination and close out
• Evaluating, measuring and certifying of Contractors Progress Applications and claims on a monthly and fortnightly basis
• Management reporting on contract procurement process and strategies
• Minimising cost expenditure in-line with best practices
• Contracting activities at operational and regional level
• Business analysis on: Markets, Spending, Consumption and others, as required
• Implementation and ensuring compliance of Contracting Policies and Procedures
• Provide minimum standards for the procurement of Capital materials to satisfy customer and commercial requirements in alignment with market conditions

Required Skills or Experience