Operations & Engineering Manager - AEL Mining Services

Job Description

• Manage the Operational Excellence Systems, which includes the SHE function and implementing the standards as set out in the AEL SHE procedures and provide leadership in changing/ maintaining the AEL culture in all the company’s activities.
• Contribute to the company’s overall strategic thinking and decision making, manage and develop support services strategies to meet the company’s objectives and vision.
• Develop and implement an effective maintenance management system through scheduling and development of resources in conformance with world class standards
• Develop subordinates through coaching, motivation and gaining their commitment towards achievement of company objectives and vision.
• Ensure that engineering support services add value to the organization and that they are of the highest quality.
• Ensure the safe delivery of product quality and quantity to meet the requirements of the Sales a Operating Plan
• Co-ordinate all manufacturing, support functions and systems
• Contribute towards the Business to deliver profitable products meeting customer requirements and continuous improvements in safety, productivity and quality

• Ensure AEL’s “Licence to Operate” is maintained thorough legal and Company Standard Compliance
• Ensure the service contracts and interfaces between the division and the central support functions of AEL is effective and efficient
• Formulate a divisional Fixed Cost spend strategy to be in line with the business strategy
• Forecast annual capital and operational expenses in line with corporate policy.
• Manage Working capital in accordance to financial viability.

• Interface with functional heads within the AEL family in areas of own responsibility. Hence, a high level of skills at interpersonal relationships combined with adequate knowledge of the Company’s operations and its implications on the business is required.
• Play key role in change management in the Company. The motivation of a large workforce and influencing of company policy and decision-making processes are also integral to the job. The ability to interact positively with others and work in a team is essential.
•  The incumbent is the Management Representative on matters relating to the quality system implementation in the whole organization.

Required Skills or Experience

• A technical qualification (HND or Degree) preferably in Mechanical or Mining Engineering combined with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, preferably in explosives manufacturing and mobile equipment is essential.
• Must have 1 year experience as a Legal Appointment
• Must have minimum of Engineering Superintendent Certificate of Competency or its equivalent from the Minerals Commission of Ghana
• A degree in business administration would be an added advantage.
• Intimate knowledge of the applicable acts pertaining to the required job output is essential

• The incumbent must have knowledge of the Open-pit/ Surface mining markets
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management levels is key
• The incumbent must have good project & people management skills. Project & People management (coaching and mentoring) is one of the strategic drives in the business and enjoys a lot of attention
• Previous appropriate experience in an explosives environment is essential
• Knowledge of critical pumps, hydraulics and PLCs useful

• Sense of urgency
• Be able to work under pressure
• Good written and oral communications skills with all levels in the organization
• Problem-solving skills
• Accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible
• Team player
• Follow-up on actions for completion
• Work independently and on own initiative
• Self-starter
• Living the AECI Values