Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company in the process of developing into the next major gold producer in Ghana. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for a/I stakeholders over the medium term

Job Summary

•   Provide environmental advice and support to all departments on the Project site to ensure compliance with standard environmental policies and procedures, Ghanaian laws and regulations, and other applicable international standards;
•   Prepare external environmental reports to EPA, Minerals Commission, and others as required;
•   Ensure environmental programs for waste handling, sediment control, air quality, water quality among others are conducted to satisfy high environmental quality standards set by the company and regulatory authorities;
•   Manage the collection, storage, and interpretation of environmental monitoring data as required in the company's Environmental Management Plan including; water quality, air quality, noise, meteorological, hydrology and hydrologic monitoring programs;
•   Coordinate with Mining department to develop and implement action plan for improving drilling and blasting Practices;
•   Conduct quality assurance/control on data generated from monitoring and laboratories analysis and ensure compliance with Environment Unit QA/QC program;
•   Develop and implement environmental performance metrics;
•   Prepare required documents or reports to satisfy corporate, legal and regulatory reporting
•   Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc. in Environmental Management or other science related field such as Geology, chemistry, or engineering;
•   At least 5 years environmental working experience in mining or related industry, 3 of which must be in similar positions;
•   Demonstrate understanding of Ghanaian Environmental Regulations as they apply to mining operations;
•   Demonstrate understanding of ISO14001 Environmental Management Standards.
•   Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
•   Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, database management and GIS experience

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

Suitably qualified persons with the requirements stated above should submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to:

Unit Manager - HR & Administration
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road
Airport Residential Area
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana

or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 14 July, 2014