Company Profile

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.

Job Description

A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the position of:: SENIOR MINE SUPERVISOR

JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate, control open pit and ore haulage activities and operations to achieve short to medium term production targets and detect violation of safety/mining regulations in all operational areas on the Mine and recommend intervention strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure employee Health and safety are secured by complying with all company safety standards as well as national regulatory requirements;
• Ensure personal protective equipment are readily made available, maintained and appropriately used at all times;
• Supervise and coordinate open pit activities such as stripping, drilling, blasting, and loading among other;
• Liaise and coordinate the activities between the Planning and Production sections to ensure that production targets are achieved as planned;
• Develop, review and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all mining and related tasks and activities;
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are well informed of all safety and production updates and concerns;
• Ensure the mine water abstraction points for collection of water for dust suppression are always available for utilization.
• Supervise the Mining Contractor to deliver optimal pit performance as well as other ancillary works;
• Assist the Mine Foreman to effectively supervise the ore haulage contractors to meet their targets;
• Assist the Mine Foreman to ensure all mine access roads are well maintained;
• Ensure the rented equipment hours of work is accurately recorded;
• Assist in work scheduling and planning by providing job specific instructions on daily basis and monitor progress;
• Frequently communicate with the Mine Manager and other supervisors to confirm production targets;
• Develop and implement on-the-job training interventions for mining field crew to improve their competencies and stay abreast of modern practices;
• Train and mentor newly hired production staff in ore spotting, ROMPAD management, reconciliation programs and other best industry practices;
• Ensure all mining daily activities are accurately recorded and reported by the Mine Supervisors at the end of every shift;
• Submit reports on all accidents/incidents including near misses that happen during the shift;
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• Must have a minimum of Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution;
• Mine Captain Certificate issued by the Mines Inspectorate of the Minerals Commission of Ghana would be an added advantage;
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years’ post qualification work experience as a shift Supervisor or Mine Foreman in an open pit mining environment with demonstrable leadership competencies;
• Working knowledge of the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana, and able to interpret and apply these laws and regulations;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and legislative requirements;
• Strong computer literacy skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment;
• Must be results and action oriented person;
• Must have a valid Ghanaian license, minimum of five (5) years driving experience, and ability to drive in rough terrain;

Skills

• Must be self-confident and demonstrate good supervisory competencies to build an effective motivated team;
• Results-oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention for detail;
• Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership;
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Sound conflict management skills;
• Sound information monitoring and management skills;
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills;
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;