Abosso Gold Fields Ltd - Damang Gold Mine, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited is a world-class operation, consisting of 25 Mtpa open pit-mining operations and a 5.2 Mtpa CIL Metallurgical Plant. The mine is located in tropical climate in the Western Region of Ghana.

Description Of Job

Purpose of the Job:-
Abosso Gold Fields Ltd - Damang Gold Mine is currently seeking to employ a Chief Engineer to manage and control all engineering activities of its Process plant and Mine Infrastructure. These activities will include the management and control of a comprehensive maintenance and repair process pertaining to the Process Plant, mine infrastructure and the Town site at Damang Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for effective people management and machine safe practices in accordance with Gold Fields Ghana Standards and Procedures, effective operational cost control, sound equipment availability/reliability and performance, risk mitigating initiatives and contract management. The incumbent will also make use of his/her knowledge, skills and experience to identify, implement and manage continuous improvement projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Ensure sound principles of Health and Safety in line with Gold Fields Standards and Procedures
•  Ensure equipment availability and performance, risk mitigating initiatives and contract management meet approved targets
•  Ensure that effective engineering standards and procedures and developed, sustained and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements
•  Ensure operational cost control is maintained to set budget targets
•  Ensure effective liaison with Government agencies such as the Inspector of Machinery to ensure that engineering
•  Ensure effective training and development of staff is implemented and sustained to enhance staff technical ability in preparation for more senior positions
•  Ensure effective interaction with operational personnel is upheld to optimize equipment performance, reliability and utilization

An attractive package is available to the right applicant.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A tertiary qualification in the field of Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
•  A Government Certificate of Competency (Engineering Manager's Certificate of Competency)
•  Work experience on gold process plant and equipment such as Krupp gyratory and Sandvik, Nordberg and Excel cone crushers, Polysius grinding mills, conveyor systems, CIL plant equipment including agitators, linear screens, Outotec thickeners, carbon regeneration kilns, elution circuit and electro-winning circuit
•  Sound process plant business acumen and the ability to influence the main cost drivers in this environment
•  Advanced level of technical communications, personal interaction and presentation skills
•  Results-orientation to achieve production targets whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
•  Strong organisational skills to manage all mine maintenance and project work
•  Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures
•  Computer literacy in Microsoft Office/Ms Project and a working knowledge of planned maintenance software packages (SAP PM)
•  Exposure to environmental awareness programs
•  Minimum of ten years in-field technical experience in a maintenance function on gold process plants
•  Minimum of three years senior management experience at the level of Chief Engineer or Plant Superintendent level supported by the relevant appointment documentation
•  Technical problem solving and failure analysis capabilities with special emphasis on crushers, grinding mills,
•  Conveyors, CIL and elution circuits and pumping circuits for slurry, water and reagents
•  Sound understanding of medium voltage power distribution networks and the supply and synchronization of emergency power generation with a national grid
•  Sound understanding of plant process control, instrumentation and SCADA systems
•  Medical fitness for the position and environment

It would be advantageous if applicants have:

Work experience in a remote location

How To Apply For The Job

Telephonic enquiries:

George Mawuli Damien: +233 277211858

Interested parties should submit their curriculum vitae to: Damang.Adverts@goldfields.com.gh
Company details can be found at: http://www.goldfields.co.za

Closing Date: 03 October, 2012

Note: "Gold Fields will only respond to applications that meet the necessary qualifications stipulated"

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

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