Newmont Ghana Gold Limited is one of five core operating regions of Newmont Mining Corporation (www.newmont.com), one of the largest gold companies in the world. Newmont operates the Ahafo Mine in the Brong-Ahafo Region and the Akyem Project in the Eastern Region.

The company has approximately 46,000 employees and contractors worldwide, and employs over 6,500 employees and contractors in Ghana.

Job Summary

PURPOSE:   
To direct and control under limited supervision, daily and long-term activities for the blasting activities in the open pit mining area

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:   

•  Ensure department’s compliance with the requirement of Government of Ghana Agencies, lending institutions, shareholders’ interests, environmental, health & safety legislation and company regulation
•  Responsible for Safety, Environmental, and Social Responsibility policies. Creates a suitable work environment to motivate staff, employees and contractors to achieve optimum effectiveness, productivity and operating costs.
•  Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every mine worker under or assigned to his/her supervision
•  Conducts safety meetings, staff meetings and safety inspections. He will correct or compliment employee behaviors.
•  Reports all accidents and incidents in the work group to enable management to identify areas for improvement in work practices.
•  Execute short and long term mine plans.
•  Direct and oversee all blasting activities such as: areas to be blasted and developed, rate of development, control of mineral quality and tonnage, and direct the distribution of labor, supplies and equipment. Oversee assigned contractors and their areas.
•  Ensure project work is coordinated with engineering department to complete within accepted project time schedules.
•  Coordinate the maintenance of blasting equipment with the Maintenance Department.
•  Analyze daily production and cost data to ensure the blasting is operating within overall production and budget forecasts.
•  Interact with operating and non-operating departments to develop short –term operating goals and budgets.
•  Coordinate activities with all departments to ensure continuity of total operations.
•  Inspect mining and drill and blast operations on a constant basis to detect and resolve safety, personnel and production problems.
•  Interact with Government officials to ensure a safe and environmentally compatible operation

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   
No special working or regulatory conditions apply to this position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Degree in Mine Engineering or related field or
•  Minimum 3 to 5 years of blasting supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary.
•  Strong presentation, facilitation, and consultation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
•  Ability to identify and analyze organizational needs.
•  Demonstrate strong supervisory, verbal and written communication skills.
•  Must currently hold Ghana statutory certification for First Aid, Blasting, and Mine Foreman.

Location: Ahafo/Akyem

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should please create a profile and apply at the Newmont's website at:-

www.Newmont.com/Join-Our-Team  

This is the preferred mode of application.

However, if you do not have access to an Internet resource, please send your CV and cover letter to the site HR office before or on the closing date of …….

The HR Manager
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
PMB Airport Post Office
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 28 February 2013