Job Vacancy For Process Technical Specialist At Keegan Resources Ghana Ltd



Keegan Resources Ghana Ltd. (“KRGL”) is a fully-­?owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company
which is building the Asanko Gold Mine, Ghana’s next goldmine. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all stakeholders.

KRGL is seeking to employ a qualified person to fill the role below. This is a permanent position with a competitive work roster resident in a single status camp environment. The camp’s facilities include fully serviced air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, wet mess, sporting facilities (swimming pool, gym, volleyball/basketball, tennis, pool tables, table soccer, soccer grounds). Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance based incentive payments.

This is a challenging and professionally rewarding opportunity that will allow the successful candidate to
demonstrate his/her abilities.

Position: Process Technical Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

•   Perform analysis of the quality of all data being recorded by the scada and laboratory services;
•   Use computational techniques to analyse the data collected by the scada and laboratory to advise plant personnel
on operating strategies;
•   Design and maintain the metallurgical accounting system including integrating a lims system, bringing the laboratory data into the plant operating data;
•   Contribute to innovative thinking in optimizing all operational parameters, including but not limited to crushing, milling, and leaching parameters;
•   Participate in plant operational meetings in particular to advise on the technical aspects of the plant;
•   Responsible for monthly metallurgical reporting
•   Supervise lab-scale pilot plant test-work on various ores

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
•   10 years experience of the interactive relationships between all of the variables that contribute to efficient
gold extraction, particularly in a ramp-up scenario
•   Very strong computational capability;
•   In depth understanding of plant operations
•   Advise on technical best practices worldwide
•   Must have impeccable security and ethical track record

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Application Process

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximise the success of your application:

•   Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role you are applying for
•   Limit your CV to 4 pages
•   Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees
•   List your most recent positions first
•   Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to:

Unit Manager – HR Administration,
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road,
Airport Residential Area,
P. O.Box CT 6153,
Accra-Ghana.

Or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 09 March, 2015