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: MINE PLANNING ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be responsible for delivering short to medium term mine plans in line with long-term plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Mine design, production plans and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Deliver short to medium term mine production and assists in development of budget.
• Develop weekly and monthly production schedules to ensure that ore bodies are mined in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Prepare weekly and monthly mining cost forecast.
• Monitor weekly and monthly mining cost.
• Monitor, analyze and advise on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual mine production and equipment performance.
• Prepare Drill and Blast schedules, taking into consideration final pit designs, geotechnical recommendations, and production requirements.
• Review and critique planning assumptions and suggest alternatives solutions to develop robust mine plans.
• Deliver a good ore blend crusher feed plan in line with the monthly gold production strategy and to ensure it is produced and managed.
• Deliver all mining related reports to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Manage the mining production database.
• Prepare daily and weekly production reports and presentations.
• Assist the Long to Medium Term Senior Planning Engineer to do.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the superviso

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• A degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mining planning.
• Must be proficient in the use of appropriate mining software (e.g., Surpac, Datamine) for planning and optimization.
• Must have working knowledge in geology, environmental management, and Ghana mining regulations.
• Certification in mining safety, risk assessment, or project management will be advantage.

Skills

• Excellent technical and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and risk management expertise.
• Adaptability to dynamic working environments
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
• Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
• Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment.
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and the ability to drive in rough terrain.