Chief Long-Term Planning Engineer - 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 per the details below:

DEPARTMENT: MINE PLANNING AND TECHNICAL

STRATUM OF ROLE: III L

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

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ROLE PURPOSE

To build, develop, and lead an effective team capable of delivering industry-leading practices within the mine planning & technical support functions in order to achieve business objectives/targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act on all corrective actions assigned to him/her or under his/her jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Develop and maintain an integrated mine planning process that ensures a seamless workflow between long-term, medium, and short-term planning.
• Evaluate mining growth projects as part of the life of mine planning processes.
• Be accountable for the strategic options planning.
• Prepare and submit for approval the annual mineral reserve estimates to comply with SK-1300 and NI-43-101.
• Map key internal stakeholder relationships and value with relevant management routines (communication, touchpoints, key meetings).
• Provide unequivocal mine planning data to enable the development of a robust life-of-mine plan.
• Deliver the work of the Mine Planning function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs.
• Provide senior technical leadership, and expertise to develop and enhance individual and team capabilities to consistently deliver the annual budget according to their role and level of authority.
• Recommend and optimize the approach for conducting specialist projects and research in the mine planning process and procedures.
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socializes initiatives and enhancements.
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the mine planning function, to include outputs and befits obtained.
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved. performance in processes and procedures for improved mine planning.
• Pre-empt potential process or procedural problems arising within or from the Mine Planning domain through the implementation of

• Statistical controls (alert system),
• Improved work practices, procedures and processes
• Improved team knowledge and skills Reports on work programmes progression demonstrating.
• Optimize procedures within existing Mine Planning processes through the application of problem identification and resolution methodologies.
• Maintain consistent team performance and relationships within the function and cross-functionally within the department.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• BSc. Mining Engineering or its equivalent

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Experience

• Over eight (8) years' proven experience in mine planning in an underground or open pit mining environment of which at least Five (5) years is at senior supervisory level within a planning/technical department in an underground mine.
• Proficient with Mine Planning Software. Strong experience with Deswik or Datamine software is a must.
• Knowledge of a variety of mining methods applicable to the underground operations. Experience with open pit mine design is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understands key mining processes and has demonstrated the ability to apply it in optimising performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge in production management, tracking, mining dispatch systems, surveying, geology, contract management, drilling & blasting techniques;
• Knows when to engage Specialist support.
• Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of planning systems and practices from long-term to short-term mine planning.
• Understands advanced principles of mine design including optimisation.
• Ability to generate and act as a competent person for annual mine reserves statements.
• Understands the contract, the key deliverables, and the processes that are aligned to managing it successfully.
• Capable of having a direct role in managing an element of the contract management process.
• Can propose, draft, and analyse potential contract variations and amendments for approval by the contract manager.

Other Competencies

• Creating a disciplined team to deliver the planned work to the defined standards.
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one's personal development.
• Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross-functional working relationships;
• Building trust & accountability - displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Maximising performance & achievement of results - solving problems and analysing issues, driving results