Company Profile

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.

Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate. At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Job Description

Purpose of Role

• To manage and oversee the activities of the company’s Security Control Room efficiently and effectively in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• To provide overall operations and monitoring of CCTV, access control, intrusion alarm and other security systems.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Actively promote Safety culture and Hazard awareness and ensure relevant Mining and other Statutory Codes and Regulations are in full force at the work place.
• Responsible for performing skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and testing of access control, closed circuit television (CCTV) and security systems hardware and software.
• Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, and video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring in order to connect components.
• Ensure the efficient working of the control room by ensuring that all work is undertaken in compliance with the operating procedures, current legislation and the codes of practice.
• Ensure that the control room and all equipment is maintained satisfactorily at all times by ensuring that faults are remedied as soon as practicable.
• Ensure the accurate recording of all events and actions monitored from within the control room including the maintenance of daily logs.
• Monitor CCTV cameras to provide shift cover/additional support when operationally necessary (e.g. busy times, staff absence).
• Keep the management information system up to date and produce monthly/quarterly performance reports, as required.
• Ensure that video footages are stored securely under the Data Protection regulations and maintain the security of the control room environment.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of legislation that govern CCTV operations in order to maintain the security and integrity of the company’s CCTV System.
• Evaluate existing and emerging technology that can be used to enhance security systems.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by your supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in security systems installation.
• A comprehensive knowledge of integrated security systems is required.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to act with tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve present systems and practices.
• Ability to learn and be adaptable to changes in procedures and technology.
• Proven ability to assess and react quickly to situations as they unfold.
• Working knowledge of IT security systems.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous knowledge of working within a relevant environment, preferably CCTV.
• Military or Police Experience will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian Driver’s License with good and defensive driving skills.
• Membership of industry accredited qualifications would be appreciated.