Job Vacancy For Environmental Technician At Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd (Esaase)



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

•   Participate in environmental monitoring activities;
•   Provide support in the management of the integrated waste management facility to ensure waste are stored correctly, treated and disposed off according to company procedure;
•   Calibrate and maintain field water monitoring equipment e.g. TSS, pH, conductivity, Dissolved oxygen and TDS meters;
•   Participate in non water monitoring Conduct;
•   Ensure proper keeping of environmental data;
•   Participate in spill response and control procedure;
•   Ensure good housekeeping at both workplaces and offices;
•   Assist in the investigation of community complaints;
•   Provide support to all other department including contractors to comply with the waste management program.
•   Collect field data on water, air and dust;
•   Respond to all intended and unintended spills/discharges by collecting samples for analysis;
•   Report all field environmental deviations as soon as possible

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Environmental certificate from a recognised institution;
•   Minimum of 2 years environmental management experience working in the mining or related industry;
•   Good organizational skills;
•   Assertive with excellent attention to details;
•   Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel;
•   Good command over English both written and oral;
•   Experience in environmental report writing.

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