• Chief Mining Engineer
    Company: Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited
    Category: Engineering
    Posted: 25 Apr 2024
    Expires: 20 May 2024
    Location: Bolgatanga
    Industry: Mining
    Education: Bachelor’s Degree
    Experience: 10 yrs
    Description
    • Location: Mine site (Namdini /Bolgatanga)
    • Section/ Unit: Mine Production
    • Department: Mining
    • Job reports to: Mining Engineer
    • Direct Reports: Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Senior Mine Planning Engineer, Senior Drill & Blast Engineer
    Job Purpose
    • Responsible for facilitating the optimal extraction of ore from the open pit mining operations by providing mine planning and scheduling expertise to achieve medium to long term production and development targets and ensuring maximum return to the business in alignment with health, Safety and Environmental standards
    • Plan, organize and supervise Contractor on the mine production operational requirements including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and project tasks
    Primary Duties & Responsibilities

    Mine Planning Accountabilities
    • Directs ore reserve modeling and draw control including ultimate pit designs, short and long-term mining sequences, haul road designs, protective berms, overburden disposal sites, volume calculations, and identification of various grades of materials.
    • Must maintain long, medium and short-term mining plans that make the best use of the ore reserve, ensure the lowest possible unit cost and always have safety inherent in their design. The Chief Mine Engineer is responsible for signing or stamping, with his/her engineers seal, the mine design.
    • Coordinates the activities and resources to compile accurate mine budgets and cost forecasts with the appropriate site team input. Review and meet the needs and deadlines of the external budget customers. Ensures that the appropriate cost information and statistics are compiled and distributed within timelines so that the mine team can act when necessary.
    • Coordinates the projects management process for the site ensuring that an appropriate business case is calculated and considered in the overall mines business plan. May initiate and/or lead individual projects

    Mine Production Accountabilities

    • Plan, organize and supervise Contractor on the mine production and operational requirements including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and project tasks
    • Assisting in the borrow pit design and mining during the construction period.
    • Achieve all safety and production targets as set in the business plan
    • Assist the Mining Manager to ensure all Namdini workforce and Contractor complies with all regulatory and Ghana government laws governing open pit mining in the operational area

    Generic Accountabilities

    • Maintain effective communication between all levels of supervision and manage his/her team efficiently to ensure targets are met. This includes managing his/her team technically and with regards to discipline, coaching and mentoring in collaboration with the training unit/consultants to achieve both quality and quantity in output.
    • Accountable for preparation and professional presentation of feasibilities for new mining zones, changes to methodology or equipment, new equipment purchases etc. including the preparation of Capital Acquisition requests for senior management. This includes providing accurate and timely reports to Internal & External stakeholders as required. This includes interacting with geotechnical engineers and other technical staff to arrive at safe, optimal designs.
    • Performs any other jobs based on the exigencies of the mine/project as required by the Supervisor
    Skills Required

    Minimum qualification (s)

    • Degree in Mining Engineering (or an associated technical field)
    • Mine Superintendent Certificate of Competency

    Experience

    • Minimum of ten (10)years' working in an open pit mining environment
    • Minimum of five (5) years as Chief mine engineer/ Superintendent level.

    Knowledge

    • Experience must include designing long and short range open pit mine plans utilizing computerized min design programs
    • At least a year as Production superintendent
    • Project Management experience

    Skills

    • Expertise in relevant mining software eg. Datamine, SURPAC, Minsched, Vulcan. Alastri, Deswik, AutoCAD,Whittle etc.
    • Survey
    • Basic knowledge in Finance & Accounting

    Leadership and behavioural attributes

    • Competent Leadership and Conflict Management
    • Competent interpersonal relations

    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.
    • Stringent deadlines
    • High voume work
    • Routine/non-routine duties
    • Medically fit for the postion and environment 
    • Sense of Responsibility and Commitment.
    • Pro-activity and Dynamism.
    • Persistence and Flexibility.
    How To Apply

    Application Process

    When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:

    • Include an application/ introductory letter of not more than 1 page, explaining why you believe you are the most suitable for the role you are applying for
    • Include your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and limit it to a maximum of 5 pages
    • Include copies of relevant academic certificates
    • Include copies of relevant professional certifications
    • Please put the job title you are applying for as the subject heading in the e-mail
    • Applications, together with a detailed CV and the relevant proof of qualifications, should be addressed to: HR Manager, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, No.4 Luanda close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana: GA-377-0113
    • Please send all the relevant documents/applications electronically by attachment (preferably in PDF or MS Word) to the e-mail address below: recruitment@namdini.com

    Closing Date

    20th May, 2024

    Note

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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