Clerk of Works, QA/QC AI&C - AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and 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 Clerk of Works – QA/QC AI&C 

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Clerk of Works reports to the C & I Engineer and is accountable for overseeing the quality of the installation of the Automation and Instrumentation in a compliant and presentable manner with respect to works on the Obuasi mine Phase 3 Project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work compliantly with the requirement of government of Ghana agencies, environmental, health and safety legislation and AGAG regulation
• Accept personal responsibility for health and safety and that of every mine worker by his/her work. Also having a duty of care for themselves and others in a working environment.
• Adhere to the site’s Environmental management plan.
• Report to the C & I Engineer for the purposes of assisting in safety and quality of works in progress.
• Be aware of schedule requirements and able to report early any constraints that may arise during the project.
• Oversee and inspect the A & I installations to ensure that the installations adhere to AGAG’s specifications with respect to relevant hookup drawings, corrosion protection, earthing protection. Also ensuring the installation is presented in a well fashioned manner
• Prepare and conduct walkdowns of construction complete Subsystems
• Produce and maintain a punch-list register generated from the walkdowns.
• Produce Non-conformance reports and participate in the solution process as these matters arise
• Be part of the Process to create a Manufacturers Data Report.
• Create and maintain a Dossier as part of the MDR for the construction installation, testing and commissioning ready for handover to Operations.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Trade background or higher in Electrical/Instrumentation preferred.
• QA/QC management certification

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Instrument electrical installations in a mining environment.
• QA/QC roles in a construction phase of mining projects.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation

Legal Requirement

• Must possess relevant certificate of competency from Minerals Commission of Ghana

Technical Competencies

• Be well organized and able to create functional file structures for the purpose of creating a dossier and MDR.
• Able to prepare and execute subsystem walkdowns in a timely manner.
• Be able to understand and interpret the content of different types of QA/QC forms and reports.
• Be able to understand network, loop, terminal and schematic drawings.
• Be able to understand and implement Instrument hookup drawings.
• Address any deficiencies in the A & I installation processes and procedure either directly or through normal chain of command

Other Competencies

• Be part of a team capable of producing good quality work in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve processes used by the team.

• Model work behaviors for the team consistent with company values.
• Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.
• Be part of an environment of teamwork and willingness to help others.
• Able to work with others from all different disciplines.