Golden Star Resources (GSR) is a growing mining Company with two operating mines in Ghana, Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited and Golden Star (Wassa) Limited and other projects at various stage of development.

Job Summary

The Company's Prestea underground operation is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Ghanaian for appointment as: Underground Maintenance Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all maintenance activities and compliance with statutory regulations
• Prepare and implement maintenance schedules, equipment requirements and cost estimates;
• Ensure routine monitoring is carried out to meet compliance with company and regulatory standards;
• Design and implement pumping and other maintenance systems;
• Undertake studies and implement findings to optimise maintenance operations;
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
• Review the operation of maintenance equipment and systems constantly to minimise unplanned downtime anticipate solutions to problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement;
• Ensure Minerals Commission and Machinery Inspection regulations relating to maintenance are met at all times;
• Ensure Maintenance staff are adequately trained, equipped and motivated to accomplish maintenance programs in a safe timely and cost effective manner;
• Present Monthly reports on maintenance works and provide explanations to deviations from plan;
• Ensure maximum safe working environment is maintained at all times and that all work is carried out with respect to the company's safety & health and environment policies; and
• Perform any other related duties assigned from time to time by supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Required Competencies:

• Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics engineering with at least six (6) years hands-on experience in surface and underground equipment maintenance;
• Fluent with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Ability to estimate equipment requirements and selection of appropriate equipment;
• Ability to maintain and calibrate technical equipment;
• Effective budgeting, planning and scheduling skills for both production and projects
• Knowedge in operations of undergrouund dewatering equipment;
• Knowledge in basic electrical reticulations;
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Effective management skillls and ability to train and mentor others;
• Willing to work extended hours to achieve tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills - both written and oral;
• Flexible rotations if critical circumstances need attention including night shift;
• High regard for safe work practices and procedures;
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driver's licence;
• Must be a member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers

Location: Bogoso/Prestea

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their application letters, CVs, and copies of relevant academic documents to:

mephraim@gsrgh.com

Or

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited
P. O. Box 16075
Accra

Website: www.gsr.com

Closing Date: 05 February 2013