Chief Mining Engineer - AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a workforce of over 1400, including contractors.

AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Limited (AAIL) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the role of Chief Mining Engineer.

Role Summary

To coordinate all mine engineering activities, review documentation and provide technical input and support, as and when required.

Role Accountabilities

• Improve and standardise the current mine planning methods, introducing and developing modern systems and methods to minimise risk, maximise efficiency and improve safety.

• Review and assess the current and proposed mine planning methods, systems and output of short, medium- and long-term plans.
• Strengthen the mine engineering function by introducing and establishing an agreed annual planning cycle for the preparation and review of five years (5) plan and action programmes.
• Establish and standardise detailed planning and progress reports on an agreed time basis clearly defining actual progress compared to plan and any resultant
• Improve the mine plans and layouts, based on international best practice, to increase efficiency of extraction, minimise risk and improve safety, including identifying and assessing efficiency schemes and projects.
• Thoroughly review and assess the current methods and systems that are used to determine the geological exploration programme. Enhance the exploration programme to minimise geological risk and give security to the laying out of future workings.

• Manage Short and Long-term mine plans in order to maintain the essential link between long-term mine plans and short-term planning.
• Support and ensure compliance with Operational Excellence at Iduapriem Mine.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mining engineering or its equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• A minimum of 10 years work experience in open pit hard rock gold mining of which at least 3 years must be in a management capacity in the mining industry.
• Must have project management experience in surface mine operations. Planning of work (civil and mechanical).
• Strong analytical, communication and modelling skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with quality of work as a priority.
• A proven international experience and ability to influence and work across various
• Certified by Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission of Ghana as a Mining Engineer with at least a Mine Superintendent's Certificate of Competence.
• Medical fitness for the position as well as the environment.
• Possess valid Ghanaian Driving Licence and ability to drive Light Vehicle.