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: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE
The Geotechnical Engineer will be required to undertake preliminary geotechnical activities to ensure sustainable mining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures, and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment.
• Keep and update plans, sections of pits slopes and respective hydrogeological regimes within and around the pit and other operational areas.
• Supervise in-pit and ex-pit hydrogeological situations and consequently advice on the location of sumps, ditches and drainage berms.
• Supervise the installation of piezometers in ex-pits boreholes and on tailings embankment.
• Plan and supervise drilling during geotechnical investigation for open pit slope designs.
• Update Geotechnical database.
• Advise pit Supervisors and Mining Engineers on pit wall stability as required for open pit designs.
• Monitor drill and blasting activities that impact on the integrity of final pit walls and advise on weaker grounds where drilling and blasting activities could be optimized.
• Undertake geotechnical and geological mapping using the scan line method.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, and mine engineering groups to achieve operational efficiency.
• Identify training and development needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommend appropriate training interventions

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering /Civil Engineering/Geophysics from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ post qualification work experience in a similar position.
• The Minerals Commission’s certificate in geotechnical engineering will be an added advantage.
• Must be conversant with the Minerals and Mining Regulation, 2012 and related laws of Ghana, and able to interpret and apply these laws and regulations.
• High degree of working exposure to specialized geological software and other software such as Datamine, Surpac, Rocscience, AutoCAD etc.
• Previous work experience using 3D modeling software or similar software package required.
• Generation of geological and geotechnical 3D models from data obtained from the field using 3D geotechnical software.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
• Good communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.
• Self-confidence and personal drive-in supervising subordinates.
• Demonstrate strong 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.