Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, a subsidiary of Golden Star Resources (GSIR), with head office in Denver, USA, is a gold mining company situated at Akyempim in the Mpohor Wassa East District of the Western Region.

Description Of Job

A Vacancy exists at the Technical Services department for the position of: Mine Planning Superintendent.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, Technical, the Mine Planning Superintendent will lead a highly skilled technical support team to deliver superior services and support in an open pit operation at both Wassa and Hwini-Butre Benso (HBB)

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate shall be responsible for:

•  Designing, developing, and implementing processes, systems, and technology to support and enhance the technical support functions of the organisation
•  Supervising the annual preparation of the GSWL mineral reserves estimate and produce report in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Vice President, Technical Services
•  Developing and setting up databases for the compilation of mining production statistics and report
•  Provide the technical and professional input to ensure the development of mine plans and reserves, which optimises the economics of mining the Wassa ore bodies
•  Developing mining schedules to ensure that ore bodies are mined in the most efficient and cost effective manner
•  Developing, implementing and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with mining schedules
•  Monitoring and reviewing mine infrastructural designs
•  Managing specific projects
•  Developing and monitoring programmes, and implementing employee performance management processes

Remuneration: This is a management position and goes with a very competitive salary package and other fringe benefits

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Degree in Mining Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised institution. A Master's Degree in a similar field would be an added advantage
•  At least five years open pit mining operations experience, three of which should be in the area of Mine Planning
•  Technical knowledge in mineral reserve estimation and reconciliation methodologies
•  Excellent knowledge in geotechnical principals
•  Proficiency in Technical Services and cost management and productivity enhancement
•  Should be conversant with heavy equipment earth moving applications
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
•  A team player and have the ability to work under intense pressure
•  Holder of relevant statutory mining certificate of competency
•  Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets
•  Excellent skill in job analysis and report writing
•  Proficiency in mine planning computer software, preferably Surpac, Minesched, whittle 4x

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with CVs, photocopies of certificates and other relevant documents, email addresses, and phone numbers to:-

wrecruitment@gsrgh.com

Or the address below:

The HR & Administration Manager
Golden Star (WASSA) Limited
PMB, Tarkwa

Closing Date: 6th August, 2012