AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, 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

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Shift Sectional Lead .

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of this role is to oversee daily process plant operations and employee performance during their particular shift. The role also plays a significant part in the career development of plant operators by providing mentorship and implementation of career development plans.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Actively Promote AGA Health, Safety and Environmental actions for optimum performance.
• Partake in actively-driven housekeeping and loss control.
• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results and resolving operational challenges to minimize down-times as well as achieving throughput (tonnage) and Gold(Au) production targets.
• Maintain discipline and performance management among the members of the shift.
• Take appropriate actions in case of irregularities or emergencies in consultation with relevant stakeholders including plant Operators, Supervisors, Managers etc.
• Maintain set production key performance indicators (KPIs) at the various sections
• Control and reduce operational and engineering costs
• Investigate all appropriate equipment related safety and environmental incidents and implement action
• Build constructive relations with maintenance, planning, reliability engineering, metallurgical engineering, projects and dayshift operations personnel
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Process Operations Lead

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• A Tertiary qualification in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Materials or Chemical engineering or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
• Certificate of competence from Minerals Commission will be an advantage

Experience 

• At least 5 years experience and with minimum of 3 years as a Shift Supervisor.
• For candidates without the stated tertiary qualification, 7 years experience with minimum of 5 years as a Shift Supervisor at the required level may be considered.

Technical Competencies

• Management of plant performance and efficiency.
• Stock management and control.
• Prediction of impending process upsets with possible remedies/troubleshooting.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong and proven decision-making skills.
• Should be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
• Accountable.

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.