Company Profile

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.

Job Description

• Location: Bolgatanga Mine Site
• Section/ Unit: Analysis Group
• Department: Assay Laboratory
• Job reports to: Superintendent - Laboratory
• Direct Reports: Analyst

• Ensures that all employees under his/her supervision understand and comply with all health, safety, environmental, and human resource policies, as well as regulations applicable to all sections of the Assay Laboratory and conducts frequent laboratory inspections to identify and mitigate workplace hazards on a timely basis.
• Assist the Assay Laboratory Manager with personnel allocation, work arrangements, and equipment configuration.
• Provide Laboratory Technicians with training in analytical theoretical knowledge, laboratory procedures, and equipment operation.
• Analyze and study the data and master various test methods and instrument operations to ensure the correctness and accuracy of test results.
• Participate in the establishment and operation of the management system and be in charge of developing the internal audit plan and quality manual and procedure documents.
• Ensure that the equipment is in a reliable standard condition during the effective period of use and verify the equipment during implementation.
• Controls the calibration (or verification) of equipment to ensure that its measurements are accurate and traceable to the International System of Units (SI) and national standards of measurement.
• Ensure the specification of test method selection, formulation, and confirmation procedures, and timely and effective control in case of deviation from the test method to ensure the validity of the test results.
• Regulate the management of sample reception, marking, circulation (transportation), storage, protection, retention, and cleaning to ensure the integrity, representativeness, and validity of samples, and ensure scientific and fair test results.
• Establish a confidentiality system to ensure that laboratory data and results are not disclosed. Ensuring confidentiality of technical information and trade secrets is essential.
• Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Laboratory, Minerals, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, or in relevant discipline.
• Minerals Commission Senior Processing Officer Certificate of Competency.
• Professional Certificate or training in Analytical Laboratory Testing.
• Valid Ghanaian Driver’s (minimum license B).

• 7 years of hands-on experience in gold mineral processing with at least 5 years in similar/Senior Laboratory Analyst role with a proven track record in Analysis Laboratory Testing in a gold mining environment.
• Experience in pre-treatment of fine-grained disseminated refractory gold ore, such as fine grinding and oxidation.
• Demonstrated previous adherence and maximum commitment to following safety protocols and promoting workplace safety.
• Experience in the construction, commissioning and technical transformation of new processing plants.

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Familiar with the relevant regulatory requirements, and testing requirements in the Laboratory Management System documents.
• Familiar with product/material testing standards; understand different testing methodologies and instrument operation.
• Laboratory technology, analytical quality assurance, and laboratory management.
• Solid theoretical knowledge, and practical management ability.

Skills

• Critical Analytical and Deductive thinking, decision making and problem- solving skills.
• Leadership, mentoring, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Assay Laboratory report writing skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with a commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suit, Laboratory Software and Database Management systems, Visio LIMS, SAP.
• Able to operate a variety of laboratory equipment, including atomic absorption and fluorescence.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of relevant test results.
• Ability to evaluate relevant test results and understand the uncertainty of test results.

Leadership and behavioural attributes

• Advanced Leadership competency including Collaboration, Action Oriented, Change Management, and Thoroughness.
• Competent interpersonal relations.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Honesty and Integrity.

Special conditions or requirements of the Job 

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
• Extended working hours involved.
• Medically fit for the position and environment.
• Sense of Responsibility and Commitment.
• Pro-activity and Dynamism.
• Persistence and Flexibility.