Transcend Chartered Accountants is a leading accounting firm that provides accounting services for a range of clients aiming to help them attain their goals through offering expert advice and support. Our clients include, owner managed and family businesses, small business, corporate entities, professional firm, public and third sector organisations and high net worth individuals. We are located in Accra and offer professional services to both the private and public sectors in Ghana.\u00a0Our client, a newly established stone quarry in Northern Ghana requires the services of a Blaster for immediate employment.<\/p>\n
Job Title 1: Blaster<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assembles, plants and detonates explosive charges to loosen soil and rock Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have unlimited surface Blaster\u2019s Certificate Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 2: Driller ( Air Track, Wagon and Hydraulic) \u00a0– Bolgatanga<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Operates rotary or percussion type mobile drills powered by air, electric or diesel hydraulic systems to bore blast holes in rock or obtain soil and rock samples Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience as a drill operator, operating specific types of equipment being used on\u00a0 project with many years of experience<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 3: Plant Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To maximize the hourly installed capacity of the Crushing Plant. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering degree Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 4: Heavy Duty and Diesel Mechanic<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Inspects and diagnoses malfunctions in drill rigs and other heavy equipment to determine extent of repairs required Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Certificate of Qualification and several years and additional experience repairing all types of heavy duty quarry equipment Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 5: Front End Loader Operator<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Operates large front end loaders, bucket size up to 15 cu. meters, to move or load earth, rock, sand or other materials Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have operating experience, and a minimum of two years experience on larger capacity units Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 6: General Labourer<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Performs a variety of quarrying labouring tasks including: Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Less than six months experience performing labouring tasks on quarry in the industrial, commercial or institutional sectors Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 7: Operator of Conveyor Belts<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Operates a conveyor or conveyor system to transfer materials to processing and loading points Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have experience operating conveyors and conveyor systems, including aggregate production and material handling. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 8: General Labourer<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Performs a variety of quarrying labouring tasks including: Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Less than six months experience performing labouring tasks on quarry in the industrial, commercial or institutional sectors Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 9: Workshop Superintendent<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To effectively, efficiently and economically manage the mechanical repair and maintenance of the Quarry Plant and vehicles of the Company. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Qualification in HND Mechanical Engineering degree Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bolgatanga<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualified candidates should send their applications to:<\/p>\n info@transcendghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a011 July, 2013<\/p>\n Job Title 10: Mining Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Be proactive in relation to safety and ensure a safe working environment across the project by enforcing compliance with Safe Work Guidelines and Policies as well as compliance with legislative requirements under the Mines and Safety Regulations. 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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Loads explosives in blast holes by hand or directs the movement of bulk
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 explosives trucks to lead holes
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Determines quality, type and amount of explosives required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Marks location and stakes out pattern of holes to be drilled
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Selects and arranges detonators to control the blast
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assembles primer charges and blasting cap and places them with main
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 explosive charges in drill holes
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fills collar of drill hole with mud or clay and tamps
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Connects wires, detonating cord or fuses into series
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Directs helpers to place safety mat over charge to suppress rock fragments
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 during blast
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Extends lead wires away from charge and tests electrical circuits with
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 portable galvanometer
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that explosives and accessories are handled and stored in
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 accordance with regulations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures that safety regulations are being observed and sounds horn, whistle
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 or other signal for area to be cleared of workers and equipment
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Connects wires to blasting machine and pushes handle or button or lights
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 fuse to detonate charge
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May be required to compile records of blasting and keep inventory of blasting
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 agents on hand
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervises Powderman<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have additional experience in rock blasting on large civil construction
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 projects, including experience with sequential blasting<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Couples water or air hose or electric line to drill
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Adjusts controls to start drill and to govern rotary speed or percussion rate, feed pressure and air pressure according to type of rock being drilled
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Positions additional rods by hand and operates drill to attach rod to drill string
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Changes bits or sampling equipment using wrenches and drill controls
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Reports and describes drill malfunctions and breakdowns<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To develop Plant operational standards in order to improve efficiency and quality of aggregates.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor crushing plant replacement parts and re-ordering levels required to ensure uninterrupted operation of the Crushing Plant.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To ensure regular preventive maintenance of Plant.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To compile regular milling reports as required by the Company.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To develop a Plant operational Manual and ensure safety operational methods of the Crushing Plant at all times
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monthly and Quarterly aggregates production and operational reports.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent industry experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 10 years in the quarry and mining industry
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 People management experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated leadership skills and competency<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Repairs, rebuilds and adjust engines and other mechanical components of heavy quarry equipment, powered conveyors and light vehicles
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers\u2019 specifications<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have worked in similar position for not less than three years.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Works in extremely congested areas loading large rockwagons, dumps and other large trucks<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must be able to maintain a high level of productivity in loading of trucks with a variety of material including blasted rock<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Loads and unloads quarry materials and moves materials to work areas
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cleans up scrap, equipment and tools
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Signals truck drivers and other operators to dump on excavation sites
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Erects barricades
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cleans, sorts and piles materials
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Uses simple tools such as wrecking bars, strippers, etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tends conveyor belts
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provides assistance in other activities on site as directed<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willing and able to do heavy manual labour
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willing to take instructions from a variety of personnel
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May be required to work at heights<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Conducts pre-start checks and starts the machine
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Adjusts chutes and deflectors to convey materials to proper points
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Checks materials for proper size and composition
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May also operate related equipment such as mixers, hoppers, scales, vibrators and pollution control devices
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May also collect samples of materials for quality control
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May keep records and make reports on operations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Operates a plant utilized for the production of construction materials such as concrete aggregate and involving crushing, screening and washing operations which may be separate or interconnected systems. On larger projects, plant capacity normally exceeds 250 tons per hour
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervises other workers assisting in the operation of such plants<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have significant experience operating large capacity crushing plants
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must be proficient with the use of computerized systems
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have experience supervising other workers<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Loads and unloads quarry materials and moves materials to work areas
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cleans up scrap, equipment and tools
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Signals truck drivers and other operators to dump on excavation sites
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Erects barricades
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cleans, sorts and piles materials
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Uses simple tools such as wrecking bars, strippers, etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tends conveyor belts
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provides assistance in other activities on site as directed<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willing and able to do heavy manual labour
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willing to take instructions from a variety of personnel
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 May be required to work at heights<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Hands on Plant maintenance and mechanical repair of the Company Plant, machinery, equipment and heavy duty vehicles.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Advising the Managing Director on all mechanical matters, ensuring necessary information required for control and planning of the Company fleet of machinery, equipment and vehicles.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Continuous review and development of the machinery available to ensure the best available machinery at all times.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Maintenance or proper records of repair and maintenance of the machinery, equipment and vehicles.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monthly\/Quarterly machinery reports.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Timely and efficient maintenance and servicing of the Plant and Equipment to enhance sustained production at all times.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Section Annual Budget preparation.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent industry experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 10 years in the construction and mining industry
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 People management experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated leadership skills and competency<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work Safely in accordance with the OH&S Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and promote good communications and professional relationships between all levels of staff and employees on site
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate the interrelationship between the various trades and ensure that subcontractors carry out the work safely, efficiently and in accordance with the program
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Plan, organise and direct drill and blast resources in a safe and cost effective manner
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Plan, organise and direct the Earthworks teams in the excavation, hauling and dumping of blasted materials in a safe and cost effective manner.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the preparation of long and short term programs and monitor performance against them
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor performance against the overall project program as modified from time to time
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that the Quarry Managers\u2019 daily record is kept and submitted daily
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out daily inspections of the workplace in accordance with legislative requirements<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent industry experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 10 years in the quarry and mining industry
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 People management experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated leadership skills and competency
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Previous experience working in a team environment
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professional interpersonal and communication skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work in remote locations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 First Aid Certificate<\/p>\n