Position: Superintendent – Drill & Blast
Department: Mining Operations

Purpose of Job:

The Mining Department at the Tarkwa Gold Mine is seeking a dedicated, experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the vacant position of Superintendent – Drill & Blast. The successful candidate will be expected to use his expertise in the supervision of a multi – faceted shift system for the achievement of planned production targets within the constraints of resources and in compliance with mine wide Health & Safety and Environmental requirements. He/She will ensure that in the execution of the shift assignment, management systems, processes, policies and procedures are followed and resources are utilised effectively and efficiently to achieve production targets.

Key responsibilities:

•   Organises personnel and equipment to safely and effectively achieve planned targets. Compiles end of shift reports for the Unit Manager – Drill and Blast.
•   Visits all areas of responsibility and ensure that correct work procedures are followed.
•   Ensures that good mining practices are followed to facilitate effective select mining.
•   Chairs shop floor safety meeting.
•   Monitors the consistency of discipline within area of responsibility to ensure constant application of sanctions and grievances procedures.
•   Ensures staff are effectively trained, developed and supervised.
•   Ensures that all employees including contractors use the appropriate PPE’s
•   Maintains a safe and environmental friendly working environment.
•   Initiates a cost saving practices and productivity improvement of specially assigned projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Mining Engineering or any relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
•   5 years’ experience in similar position well-developed oral & written communication skills (English Proficiency).
•   Medical fitness for the position and environment.
•   Valid First Aid Certificate.
•   Blasting, Shift Boss and Mine Captain Certificates.
•   A valid Ghanaian Driving licence
•   A hands-on approach and be willing to work long hours to obtain the required results.

The following will be an advantage:

•   Good Knowledge in Dispatch Systems.
•   Extensive Knowledge in applicable Mining Regulations.
•   Mine Superintendents’ Certificate of Competency.
•   Surpac Software application in drilling & blasting design.
•   Split Desk Software Application in fragmentation analysis.

Location: Tarkwa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit detailed curriculum vitae to:

Attention: Emmanuel Awuah at:- Emmanuel.Awuah@goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: 19 September, 2013

•   Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
•   NOTE: Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process
•   Shortlisted candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview
•   Applicants who receive no response to their applications within 14 days may consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful.