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 Chief Metallurgist and will have the following responsibilities:

•  Ensure satisfactory documentation of all the safe operating procedures of the progress department
•  Assist in providing technical assistance/training to the plant operators in the areas of sampling and sample handling
•  Assist operation staff in optimizing plant performance as necessary
•  Monitor metallurgical parameters to ensure maximum gold recovery
•  Assist in reagents monitoring and usage levels in all the sections of the plant
•  Train plant operators on basic metallurgical practices - correct way of sampling, monitoring of control parameters etc
•  Oversee metallurgical test work programs and assist in implementing process changes to enhance plant performance
•  Maintain good documentation of all safety issues of the process department
•  Assist with the development of operational budgets and forecasts

Remuneration: Attractive conditions of service will be offered

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must possess BSc in Mineral Engineering/Chemical Engineering
•  Minimum of 4 years working experience on a process plant
•  Flotation experience will be an advantage
•  Must be able to drive and possess a Valid Ghanaian driving license

How To Apply For The Job

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

Closing Date:  27 September, 2012

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer