Kinross Gold Corporation Recruitment 2017

Posted on :

12 Jul, 2017

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Engineering Jobs in Ghana

Chirano is located in southwestern Ghana, approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city. The mine is within the Bibiani gold belt and consists of 11 deposits. Open pit and underground ore are processed at the Chirano plant. The capacity of the mill is approximately 3.5 million tons per annum. Processing involves crushing, ball mill grinding, leaching, and CIL.

Job Description

Job Title: Underground General Foreman – Mechanical

Responsibilities

Execute the planned jobs according to priorities and the availability of equipment and in accordance with Kinross / CGML work management practices.

Distribute maintenance and repair jobs to Underground Mechanical Maintenance supervisors and technicians

Actively promote Safety culture and Hazard awareness within the workplace

Plan and organize maintenance jobs safely and within an approved budget

Ensure relevant Safety, Mining and other statutory Codes and Regulations remain in full compliance, ensures safety at each work place

Promote cross-cultural relations and understanding

Practice and promote company environmental, health, safety and operational policies and procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements

Actively participate in CGML Continuous Improvement program

Train team members in all areas of major responsibility to promote succession planning

Perform periodical and scheduled inspection programs to maintain CGML Underground assets and infrastructure according to established mine
maintenance and engineering standards and keep them in a good condition.

Assist in training new employees by providing instruction on procedures; familiarize new employees with operations and review work assignments in order to orient employee and optimize performance.

Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

Efficiently perform preventive, breakdown, project, refurbishment repairs and assign maintenance staff according to work requirements and priorities.

In case of accidents, perform survey, report accident as per existing policy, proceed for repair, and then issue a report-with photos whenever required.

Ensure smooth job handover to the next shift, with required documentation and JDE entries in place

Report difficulties faced in his shift, deficiencies in staff performance and propose necessary suggestions to overcome them and improve staff skills

Supervise maintenance and repair works directly or through supervisors, communicate correct procedures and assign duties as required

Assist in training of CGML Engineering Staff as required. Ensure that Contractors are performing according to contractual obligations with CGML

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Prepare the regular and necessary reports as required

Open, review and close Work Orders in JDE, prepare Purchase Requisitions and estimates

Work with other maintenance software tools as required

Perform Root Cause Analysis of failures

Coordinate with the planning section to set/review required maintenance/ repair plans, maintenance schedules, and strategies

Constantly monitor crew activities to ensure efficient, safe operations and make recommendations for revised procedures when problems are
encountered

Maintain production goals and objectives as a team

Ensure all tasks or activities are executed and aligned with Standard Operating Procedures and Safe

Work Instructions at all times

Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor/Manager.

Education and Experience

Mechanical Engineering Certificate/ license with 5 – 10 years working experience in mining maintenance field

Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational, planning and technical writing skills and able to plan jobs in coordination with colleagues and other Departments

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, management, vendors and/or contractors.

Well-developed English oral, written communications and report writing skills.

Ability to prepare estimates, tender document specifications for any mechanical works and analyze offers to recommend the best

Ability to perform general administrative and supervisory duties to fulfil the requirements of position

Must have MSHA training/certification

Computer literate – Microsoft Office Suite

Holder of a valid Driver’s License

First Aid Certificate preferred

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.


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