Chief Long-Term Planning Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as per the details below:

ROLE PURPOSE
To build, develop, and lead an effective team capable of delivering industry leading practices within the mine planning & technical support functions in order to achieve business objectives/targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act on all corrective actions assigned to him/her or under his/her jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Develop and maintain an integrated mine planning process that ensures a seamless workflow between long-term, medium, and short-term planning.
• Evaluate mining growth projects as part of the life of mine planning processes.
• Be accountable for the strategic options planning.
• Prepare and submit for approval the annual mineral reserve estimates to comply with SK-1300 and NI-43-101.
• Map key internal stakeholder relationships and value with relevant management routines (communication, touchpoints, key meetings).
• Provide unequivocal mine planning data to enable the development of a robust life-of-mine plan.
• Deliver the work of the Mine Planning function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs.
• Provide senior technical leadership, and expertise to develop and enhance individual and team capabilities to consistently deliver the annual budget according to their role and level of authority.
• Recommend and optimize the approach for conducting specialist projects and research in the mine planning process and procedures.
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socializes initiatives and enhancements.
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the mine planning function, to include outputs and befits obtained.
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved. performance in processes and procedures for improved mine planning.
• Pre-empt potential process or procedural problems arising within or from the Mine Planning domain through the implementation of
  • Statistical controls (alert system),
  • Improved work practices, procedures and processes
  • Improved team knowledge and skills Reports on work programmes progression demonstrating.
• Optimize procedures within existing Mine Planning processes through the application of problem identification and resolution methodologies.
• Maintain consistent team performance and relationships within the function and cross-functionally within the department.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 

Qualification

• BSc. Mining Engineering or its equivalent

Experience

• Over eight (8) years' proven experience in mine planning in an underground or open pit mining environment of which at least Five (5) years is at senior supervisory level within a planning/technical department in an underground mine.
• Proficient with Mine Planning Software. Strong experience with Deswik or Datamine software is a must.
• Knowledge of a variety of mining methods applicable to the underground operations. Experience with open pit mine design is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understands key mining processes and has demonstrated the ability to apply it in optimising performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge in production management, tracking, mining dispatch systems, surveying, geology, contract management, drilling & blasting techniques;
• Knows when to engage Specialists support.
• Demonstrate advance level of knowledge of planning systems and practices from long term to short term mine planning.
• Understands advanced principles of mine design including optimisation.
• Ability to generate and act as competent person for annual mine reserves statements.
• Understands the contract, the key deliverables, and the processes that are aligned to managing it successfully.
• Capable of having a direct role in managing an element of the contract management process.
• Can propose, draft, and analyse potential contract variations and amendments for approval by the contract manager.

Other Competencies

• Creating a disciplined team to deliver the planned work to the defined standards.
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one’s personal development.
• Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Maximising performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analysing issues, driving for results

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested Ghanaian applicants should review the requirements and upload the necessary documents to apply for the job.

Female applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 17TH JANUARY, 2025

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