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 Projects Department seeks to engage the services of an experienced and competent person to fill the position of Engineer Supervisor - Civil & Structural Design.  The successful applicant will be responsible for designing, drawing and preparing technical specifications for mine infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Prepare conceptual and detailed engineering designs for mine infrastructure projects
•  Ensure that Gold Fields Ghana Limited engineering policies and practices are integrated into designs
•  Implementation and enforcing compliance of Contract Policies and Procedures of the company
•  Production of drawings and sketches of projects are accomplished
•  Ensure agreed schedule targets are met and that designs take cognizance of the budget constraints
•  Ensure that engineering quality and safety standards are met
•  Prepares Bills of Materials, Weight Take-Offs, scope of works and other similar tasks as may from time-to-time to be assigned
•  Produce and revise quality AutoCAD drawings to Company standards
•  Ensure compliance with the highest standards in terms of safety (OHSAS 18001) and Environmental Management (ISO 14001)

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Requirements:

•  Tertiary qualification in Engineering such as BSc. Civil and/or Architecture or equivalent
•  At least 2 years experience in a similar position or job
•  Must have a sound understanding of project methodologies and experience in project management
•  Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
•  Practical experience of C.A.D, AutoCAD Software
•  Well developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
•  Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
•  Medical fitness for the position and environment
•  A valid and current light duty vehicle license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit their Curriculum Vitae to:

Collins Danso - Human Resources Officer
Tarkwa Gold Mine
P. O. Box 26
Tarkwa, Ghana

Or by email: Collins.Danso@goldfields.com.gh
Company details can be found at: http://www.goldfields.co.za

Closing Date: 02 August, 2012

Note: "Gold Fields will only respond to applications that meet the necessary requirements stipulated"

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