Abosso Goldfields Ltd (AGL, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited, is a world-class operation, consisting of large-scale open pit and CIL Metallurgical. The operation has a mining rate around 24 Mtpa and a processing rate of 4.2 Mtpa. The mine is situated in a tropical climate in the Western Region of Ghana.

Purpose of the job:

Abosso Goldfieids Limited is currently seeking a motivated Engineering Manager who will be responsible to manage, implement and control, comprehensive and effective engineering planned maintenance principles for the total mine site.
The role responsibility will include but not be limited to-all Open Pit Heavy Mining Plant and Equipment (HME), the metallurgical Process Plant, 24 MW Power Generation Plant during periods of national grid power outages plus residential village infra structural maintenance.
The appointee will also be required to ensure effective liaison with Government agencies such as the Inspector of Machinery plus electrical and water supply authorities.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will further be responsible to maintain all operational maintenance cost control within company guidelines, risk mitigating initiatives and critical parts analysis and inventory. He/she will maintain a safe and friendly environment and will ensure that effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements. He/she will make use of knowledge, skill and experience to manage continuous improvement project identification and implementation. The appointee will be required to identify with the KPI/KPA’s of the Mine.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A recognised BSc graduate or equivalent Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification
•   Sound business acumen and the ability to influence the main cost drivers in this environment
•   Advanced level of technical communications, personal interaction and presentation skills
•   Results-orientation to achieve production targets whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
•   Strong organisational skills to manage all mine maintenance and selected sustainable project work
•   Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures
•   Exposure to environmental awareness programs
•   Minimum of ten years senior management experience in a maintenance function in the mechanical and electrical, Open Pit mining and CIL mineral processing industry
•   Medical fitness for the position and environment
•   Development and mentoring of Engineering staff towards industry best practices

It would be advantageous if applicants have:

•   A Government Certificate of Competency (Engineering Manager’s Certificate of Competency)
•   A past Senior managerial role;
•   Experience in rural housing and residential village infrastructure maintenance;
•   Project management experience;

An attractive package is available to the right applicant.

Location: Damang, Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit a detailed curriculum vitae to:

Email: Damang.Adverts@Goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 December, 2013

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Note: Applicants who receive no response to their applications within 14 days may consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful