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.

Position          :   Senior Geologist – Evaluation
Grade              :   Stratum II H
Department    :   Geology

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of the Senior Geologist – Evaluation role is to generate reliable Resource models for business planning purposes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish the necessary Evaluation processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including requirements for Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal geological evaluation data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time. Participate in integrated model updates
• Develop the annual Evaluation cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and Life of Mine business plans
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socialize initiatives and enhancements
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the Geology Evaluation function, to include outputs and befits obtained
• Describe the specific problems and constraints to be managed within the Geology Evaluation function
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance in processes and procedures
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology department and with own team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, GTBU, etc) and external stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements
• Participate in the preparation of Mineral Resource Reporting or international equivalents
• Participate in mined to mill reconciliation reporting

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• BSc or BSc (Honours) in Geology

Experience 

• 8 years general geology and Mineral Resource estimation experience
• A good knowledge of geostatistics
• Exposure to exploration and mine geology, mining operations, particularly underground
• The incumbent should be familiar with the practice of estimation within deposits of a ‘nuggety’ nature
• A good working knowledge of Resource estimation software packages, advanced Datamine skills and Seequent Leapfrog
• A good working knowledge of databases, laboratories and assay QAQC.
• Registered with approved professional bodies such as AuSIMM or equivalent
• Previous supervisory experience.

Technical Competencies

• Applied Geological Methods
  • Drilling (BU)
  • Sampling (BA)
  • Logging (BU)
  • Mapping (BU)
  • Coreyard (BU)
  • Assaying (BA)
  • Database (BA)
  • Equipment (BA) 
• Basic application of the following Geological Theory is required:Mine Geology Methods
  • Plan (BA)
  • Mining and Plant (BU)
  • Ore loss and dilution (BA)
  • Grade Control (BA)
  • Ore Accounting (BU)
  • Geotechnical and Geohydrological (BU) 
• Exploration Methods
  • Basic Understanding of the following is required:
  • Exploration Methods
  • Estimation Methods
  • Operational Management
  • Business Planning
  • Operational Excellence
• Project Management

Other Competencies

• Fostering a team environment – inspiring and motivating others, promoting collaboration and team work, developing others, communicating prolifically
• Managing oneself – taking ownership of one’s personal development;
• Building effective working relationships – the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Creating organizational transformation – displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organizational objectives;
• Maximizing performance results – solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results,
• Displaying technical and professional expertise, innovating, taking initiative, championing change, establishing stretch goals