AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as a Graduate Mining Engineer.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of the role is to prepare the holder to handle higher roles, and to sustain quality control in the Mining section, in order to deliver safe work practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Critical Controls Review
• Supervisor Workplace Visits / Inspections
• Positive / Hazards Observation and Reporting
• Planned Task Observations.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Comply with AGAG Environmental Management, compliance, and other legal requirements.
• Take action to prevent environmental pollution
• Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of the assigned job.
• Correct, or report to their supervisor, any observed environmental deviations, practices, and conditions as well make suggestions to improve any aspect of environmental management.
• Follow the established procedures if incident occur by reporting to the Supervisor
• Coordinating mining projects from an engineering perspective with a focus on safety, schedule, costs, and quality.
• Ensure that the mining team is focused and deliver key priorities while maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Project manage and oversee mining production process (including material handling, rehab, development) and provide appropriate instructions to designated teams
• Maintain accurate data/records/documentation
• Using specialist computer applications to maximize the planning and execution of underground projects
• Weekly, monthly reporting which produce accurate and timely information that can clearly convey the status of safety, cost, schedule, and quality for the mining projects.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• B.Sc./Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent

Experience 

• 1-year post-graduation experience in mining or projects

Technical Competencies

• Good user of Surpac and/or AutoCAD Software

Other Competencies

• A valid Ghanaian driving license is an added advantage