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:

•  Examine boilers, tanks, and vats to locate defects such as leaks, weak spots and defective sections so that they can be repaired
•  Bolt or arc-weld structures and parts together using wrenches and welding equipment's
•  Inspect individual components such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms, to locate defects
•  Ensure accurate recording and reporting of safety and environmental irregularities and incidents that occur
•  Take responsibility for ensuring safety and environmental standards are adhered to
•  Assist in the development of knowledge and skills for the mechanical team members
•  Repair and replace defective parts, such as safety valves and regulators, using torches, jacks, caulking hammers, power saws, threading dies, welding equipment and metal working machinery
•  Hold daily toolbox prestart meetings

Remuneration: Attractive conditions of service will be offered

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of Welding Trade Certification or its equivalent
•  Must hold Loader/Back Hoe Operator certification
•  3 years of working experience in a similar role in a fixed plant or mobile plant equipment
•  Must be a holder of Ghanaian Driving License, TIG experience

How To Apply For The Job

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

Closing Date:  27 September, 2012

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer