Job Vacancy For Jumbo Operator



Golden Star (Wassa) Limited,a subsidiary of Golden Star Resources (GSR), with Head Office in Toronto, Canada, is a gold mining company situated at Akyempim in the Mpohor Wassa East District of the Western Region. A vacancy exists at the Underground Department for the position of: Jumbo Operator

Job Summary and Key Responsibility

•   Reporting to the Shift Boss, the candidate shall operate Jumbo drilling rigs for mine development and install ground support according to quality specifications, safely and efficiently.
•   Also responsible for minimisation of secondary breakage and over break and correct installation of ground support systems in accordance with geotechnical plans.

Specific Duties

The successful candidate shall be responsible for:

•   Mark up faces in accordance with geological statutory and survey specification
•   Drilling of blast holes required for safe and efficient underground development to proceed
•   Install all ground support and drill cable bolt hole, decline etc
•   Work without supervision to complete technical activities for the department and ensure accurate and timely completion of activities
•   Work with maintenance personnel on scheduled service days to ensure all faults and defects are highlighted and where possible rectified
•   Take appropriate actions in the case of an emergency
•   Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety, confidentiality and environmental policies
•   Report any environmental incidents as soon as possible and assist as directed in all clean up and containment activities
•   Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to at all sides
•   Respond to complex technical problems, making decisions that are guided by policies
•   Prioritise and schedule work that is requested by the department

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Technical education from a recognised institution or its equivalent
•   5 to 8 years of working experience as a Jumbo Operator.
•   Excellent knowledge and experience with Sandvik Axera Twin boom jumbos
•   A Ghanaian currently employed in an underground operation
•   Ability to read and understand designed ground support plans
•   Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of Jumbo rigs
•   Ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively
•   Ability to work with others in a muticultural environment
•   Good analytical and organisational skills
•   A valid Ghanaian Driving license (C and E)

Remuneration: This position goes with a very attractive salary package and other fringe benefits

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with CVs, photocopies of certificates and other relevant documents, email addresses and other phone numbers to:

wrecruitment@gsrgh.com

Or the address below:

The HR & Administration Manager
Golden Star (Wassa) Limited
PMB, Tarkwa

Closing Date: 12 December, 2016