Abosso Goldfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited. Located in a tropical climate, the Damang Gold Mine is a world-class operation,consisting of 25 Mtpa open pit-mining operations and a 5.2 Mtpa CIL metallurgical plant. The mine is situated in the Western Region of Ghana and is ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 certificated. It has a current Life of Mine expectancy to the year 2019 and beyond.

Description Of Job

Purpose of the Job:
Tarkwa Gold Mine is seeking to employ a self motivated person to assist with the supervision and execution of all professional, technical and operational input for sustainable plant throughput and gold recovery at minimum cost. Using his/her skills, knowledge and experience, the incumbent will focus mainly on safety, maintenance, equipment availability and ensure the identification and elimination of.

Key Responsibilities:

. Reviewing and monitoring process parameters developing innovative and cost effective operating methodologies
. Providing leadership, guidance, support and back-up to operational and maintenance personnel in order to develop the team to increase efficiency and achieve targets
. Ensuring utmost adherence to mine standards and legislation at the work place
. Providing input to all project evaluations such as capital expenditure proposals and/or plant/process modifications
. Mentor subordinates by using a competency based training system
. General management duties
. Management of reline schedules and liner stock
. Planning and managing plant shutdowns to maximize time available for plant maintenance and processing jobs whilst ensuring minimal production losses
. Ensuring that effective operational standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements

Qualification & Experience

. Tertiary qualification in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy
. Relevant senior technical experience in a continuous minerals process operation
. Minimum of five years working experience in a high tonnage throughout gold ore processing plant
. Be an innovative thinker, driven results achievement
. Be resilient and resourceful and have a high level integrity
. Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills in English
. Be prepared to work extended hours on and hoc basis have successfully undergone security screening
. Medical fitness for the position and environment
. A valid driver's license and proficiency in driving light vehicles

It would be advantageous if applicants have:

. Knowledge on carbon-in-leach gold plants
. Plant design and gold accounting experience
. Production Superintendents' Certificate of Competency

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested parties should submit their Curriculum Vitae to:

Gladys Opoku Yeboah
Human Resources Superintendent
Gold Fields Ghana Limited
P. O. Box 26
Tarkwa, Ghana

Or by e-mail:-

Gladys.Opokuyeboah@goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date:  20th June, 2012

Company details can be found at: http://www.goldfields.co.za

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