ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, including contractors.

Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

Position:                                  Geotechnical Technician

Contract Type/Duration:         Permanent

Number of Position(s):            One (1)

Department:                            Mining

Role Purpose

Responsible for pit wall mapping, core logging and other geotechnical and structural data collection

Role Accountabilities

• Ensure that OE Wiring Elements and methods are fully implemented and adhered to
• Participate, contribute to the identification of safety and operational risk, and resolve escalating issues.
• Responsible for surface water and underground water data collection
• Keep an updated register of all geotechnical data collected and reconcile the status of stored information on weekly basis.
• Implement slope monitoring plans
• Ensure installation and maintenance of slope monitoring instruments
• Implement Groundwater management plans as well as depressurization programs.

Person Specifications

• SSCE / WASSCE certificate in General Science, Technical or equivalent with minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience OR HND (General Engineering with minimum of one (1) year working experience.
• Good numerical skills
• Ability to use computer and other electronic devices
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of ground control and management techniques
• Ability to build effective working relationship
• Ability to present information in tabular and chart formats for easy interpretation
• Ability to analyse and deduce trends from hydrological and hydrogeological data
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Planning and scheduling
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical conduct.
• Medical fitness for the position and environment