Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of:

Superintendent - HME Planning

Purpose Of The Job:
Goldfield Ghana is seeking to employ a competent, experienced and self motivated individual who will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of CAT Fleet, Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) and engineering systems, processes and resources under controlled operational cost and safe conditions, for high equipment availability and performance, increase profitability.

Key Responsibilities:-

. Enhancement and implementation of SAP in the HME area of responsibility
. Interact with operational personnel to optimize equipment performance
. Day-to-Day management of the HME planning section
. Calculate Key Performance Indicators and managing improvement programs
. Short and long term planning of the HME department in SAP
. WIP Management, HME Budget, HME capital Budget and HME Labour Budget
. Effective planning of HME consignment stock and parts/material requirement
. Develop and implement cost saving initiatives
. Ensure effective development of departmental staff in preparation for more challenging positions
. Ensure that effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements

Key Requirements

. A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution
. A minimum of at least 8-years HME Maintenance systems and planning experience of which 5 years should be in an equivalent position, managing a planning department of Heavy Mining Equipment
. Abreast with SAP and its applications or relevant experience in the PM system mainly for HME.
. Proficiency Microsoft Office Suit
. Experience in compiling and analyzing budgets
. Sound business acumen and the ability to influence the main cost drivers in this environment
. Result-oriented to achieve production targets whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
. Well developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
. Self driver with the ability to meet deadlines, handle stress and solve technical problems
. Exposure to environmental awareness programs.
. Medical fitness for the position and environment
. valid Ghanaian driver's license and proficiency in driving light vehicles

It would be advantageous if applicants have:

. Experience in management of Maintenance and repair contracts
. Project planning and management experience (Understanding KPI's)
. 6 Sigma experience / Training
. Machine trouble shooting capability
. Relevant technical qualification in planning or engineering
. Experience in reliability engineering of HME

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested parties should submit their curriculum vitae to:-

Daniel W. Wilson
Human Resource Officer
Tarkwa Gold Mine
P.O. BOX 26, Tarkwa, Ghana

Or

By e-mail: daniel.wilson@goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: 11th June, 2012