Perseus Mining is a duet 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

Description Of Job

Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will report to the Mechanical Leading Hand and will have the following responsibilities:

•  Assist Mechanics to monitor and effectively maintain installed mechanical equipment
•  Ensure safe working practices within Processing
•  Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the workshop area and other equipment
•  Assist in rebuilding and maintenance of gyratory crusher
•  Assist in providing and maintaining records of time and materials utilised
•  Assist in preparing materials lists, complete and return inspection check sheets
•  Comply with maintenance and service schedules, and report schedule deficiencies

Remuneration: Attractive conditions of service will be offered

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must possess Mechanical Engineering I or its equivalent
•  2 years of working experience in a similar role
•  Have good mechanical aptitude
•  Knowledge of Pumps, Hydraulic systems, Conveyors, SAG Mills and Gyratory Crushers
•  Must be a holder of Ghanaian Driving License

How To Apply For The Job

Applications will only be received by email to: hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Mechanical Trades Assistant in the subject line of the email

Closing Date:  27 September, 2012

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer