This is a challenging and professionally rewarding opportunity that will allow the successful candidate to demonstrate his/her abilities.

Position: Unit Manager Plant Operations

Key Responsibilities:

•   Directs, maintains and enforces the safety and environmental programs for process operations;
•   Reviews safety policies and procedures to uphold best practice safety and environmental standards for all operations and metallurgical personnel;
•   Communicates and interacts directly with the process plant maintenance and laboratory personnel and Services Departments to coordinate operations in all process areas;
•   Manages and controls the plant operations and metallurgical personnel to implement effective operational work practices in all process areas;
•   Develops, implements and monitors short and medium term plans, budgets, goals and objectives, and focus on achieving the department’s objectives;
•   Ensures that plant operations and metallurgical staff are adequately trained, equipped and motivated to ensure achievement of plant operation in a safe, timely and cost effective manner;
•   Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimise unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement;
•   Initiates and carries out projects that improves efficiency and/or reduces operating costs, and being prepared and able to make changes to realise continuous improvement;
•   Ensures Minerals Commission and other regulatory requirements relating to the process plant and TSF operation are met at all times;
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Process Manager, to whom this position reports

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree or HND in Minerals, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, or similar/equivalent qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution;
•   Certificate of Competency (Superintendent &/or Manager) issued by Minerals Commission of Ghana;
•   10 years’ or more experience in process plant operations supervision &/or management; with extensive crushing, milling (SAG & ball mills), thickening, CIL & carbon treatment (acid wash, elution & regeneration) experience preferred.
•   Problem solving and decision making skills;
•   Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods and procedures to work situation;
•   Dynamic knowledge and understanding of process plant operating & metallurgical practices;
•   Strong organisational and interpersonal skills;
•   Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects, and Visio;
•   Medically fit for the position and environment;
•   Valid Ghanaian Driver’s license.

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximise the success of your application:

•   Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role you are applying for
•   Limit your CV to 4 pages
•   Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees
•   List your most recent positions first
•   Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to:

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

Or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Please put the job title you are applying for in the email subject line.

Closing Date: 27 August, 2015