Abosso Goldfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited. Located in a tropical climate, the Damang Gold Mine is a world-class operation,consisting of 25 Mtpa open pit-mining operations and a 5.2 Mtpa CIL metallurgical plant. The mine is situated in the Western Region of Ghana and is ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 certificated. It has a current Life of Mine expectency to the year 2019 and beyond.

Description Of Job

Purpose of the Job:
The HME Department of Tarkwa Gold Mine is seeking to employ a dedicated and self motivated individual who has experience in Pit Viper 235 and Pantera 1500 to fill the position of Superintendent - Drill Rigs.

Reporting to the Manager - HME, the incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring the effective management of Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) management and engineering systems, processes, and resources under controlled operational cost and safe conditions, for high equipment availability and performance, increased productivity, equipment reliability and operational profitability

Key Responsibilities:

•  Ensuring the achievement of high equipment availability and reliability within industry standard
•  Ensuring that Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) are maintained and positioned in line with GFG operational requirements and objectives
•  Implement effective cost management and financial performance monitoring system
•  Establishing and maintaining high performance and cohesive teamwork
•  Maintaining a safe and friendly environment
•  Ensuring that effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements
•  Ensuring that HME staff are effectively trained, developed, and supervised
•  Developing and implementing effective maintenance standards and procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Requirements:

•  Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
•  Minimum of eight (8) years experience in Drill Rig maintenance preferably D45k rigs
•  Experienced in safe lifting practices
•  Project management skills
•  Communication and negotiation skills Good analytical, interpersonal and organisation skills
•  Well developed oral and written communication skills in English
•  Have a hands-on approach and be willing to work long hours to obtain the required results
•  Have strong continuous improvement initiatives
•  A high level of computer literacy in the use and application of MS Office
•  Lean 6 Sigma experience
•  Proficiency in SAP
•  Medical fitness for the position and environment
•  A valid Ghanaian Driver's license and proficiency in driving light vehicles

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit their curriculum vitae to:

Daniel W. Wilson - Ag. Human Resources Superintendent
Tarkwa Gold Mine
P. O. Box 26
Tarkwa, Ghana

Or by e-mail:-  Daniel.Wilson@goldfields.com.gh

Company details can be found at: http://www.goldfields.co.za

Gold Field is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

Closing Date: 20th July, 2012