Posted on :
16 Sep, 2010
16 Sep, 2010
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold, providing investors with maximum leverage to the gold price. The company was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the gold assets of Gold Fields of South Africa Limited and Gencor Limited. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa with an appreciable presence in Ghana
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable production of about 3.5 million ounces per annum from nine operating mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru. Gold Fields also has an extensive growth pipeline with both greenfields and near mine exploration projects at various stages of development. The Group has total attributable Mineral Reserves of 78 million gold equivalent ounces and Mineral Resources of 281 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), the Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
Location Tarkwa
Job Status Full-time
Education Certificate
Experience 3 years
Job Expires 20 Sep, 2010
Job Description:
Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent shall apply knowledge and experience to maintain heavy mining equipement parts e.g. tray and bucket in a responsible, safe, efficent and effective manner for high equipment availability and reliability. He will also esure that management systems, policies, procedures, standards are adhered to for uninterrupted loading and hauling
Key Responsibilities:
ü Executing daily routine work strictly according to Procedures and Standards
ü Maintaining a comprehensive record/file of applicable standards and procedures
ü Conducting Haul Truck tray and Excavator bucket maintenance effectively and efficiently
ü Undertaking daily routine fault-tracing and maintenance of machines
ü Undertaking maintenance in a timeous manner to meet targets
ü Encouraging inputs from the work groups which lead to continuous improvement
ü Suggesting improved ways of performing tasks
ü Carrying out responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner ensuring compliance with OHSAS I800I and ISO I400I requirements
ü Using PPE effectively according to standard procedures
ü Identifying and providing full reports on risks and hazards
ü Responsible for own safety and that of others
ü Ensuring that areas of responsibility are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping
Required Skills or Experience
Key requirements:
ü Recognised National VocationalTralnlng Certificate or equivalent qualification in welding
ü Minimum of three (3) years experience In heavy equipment maintenance
ü Experienced in CAT 785 Haul Truck tray and large (>15m3) hydraulic excavator bucket maintenance and repairs
ü Experienced in safe lifting practices
ü Ability to work for long hours
ü Well developed oral and written communication skills
ü Medical fitness for the position and environment
How To Apply
HR Officer
Tarkwa Gold Mine
P. O. Box 26
Tarkwa, Ghana
Or by e-mail: [email protected]
Applicant are advised to mark envelopes with their prospective positions being applied for