Perseus Mining is a dual listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana.

Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility with the ability to expand this to 8Mtpa in the future. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,000oz gold

The successful applicant will report to the Manager – Mine Projects and will have the following responsibilities:

•   Providing leadership and to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to safety standards that are in accordance with industry practice and any applicable legislative specification
•   Maintaining close relation with the Mine Projects Contractors and PMGL Superintendents to ensure required works are on schedule and within budget.
•   Ensuring that the remaining Flotation Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF) development and future uplifts, Eastern pits development infrastructure, i.e. access and haul roads and other infrastructure are constructed to design specification.
•   Ensuring that all mine projects documentation and reporting are correct and accurate.
•   Coordinating with the relevant departments and sections to ensure that all documentations required at the Mine Projects Department and for safe and optimal completion of mine projects are provided on time
•   Continually reviewing every aspect of the mine projects to ensure that opportunities to add value and increase shareholder wealth are identified and implemented.
•   Developing training and monitoring programmes to ensure that subordinate employees develop new skills and achieve their full potential and ensure optimum employee performance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Civil Engineering or its equivalent.
•   At least 3 years at Superintendent level in major metalliferous or precious metal mining operations.
•   Over 10 years in open pit mining operations with base or precious metal ore body experience.
•   Greenfield mine development experience.
•   Experience in management of small to medium sized earthworks contractors

Location: Edikan, Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Application will only be received by email to:

hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Mechanical Training Supervisor in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: 25 April, 2014

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer