Perseus Mining is a
duet listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West
African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned
the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold
Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base
of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa
processing facility with the ability to expand this to 8Mtpa in the future. The
plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,000oz gold
duet listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West
African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned
the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold
Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base
of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa
processing facility with the ability to expand this to 8Mtpa in the future. The
plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,000oz gold
1. Senior Project
Engineering
Engineering
This position will be
based at the Edikan Mine and at times may be required to travel to Perth,
Australia. This position reports directly to the Deputy General
Manager/Production Manager.
based at the Edikan Mine and at times may be required to travel to Perth,
Australia. This position reports directly to the Deputy General
Manager/Production Manager.
- The role of the
Senior Project Engineer within the Production team is focused on
delivery of the Edikan processing plant debottlenecking/expansion on
behalf of the operation. - The Senior Project Engineer will
be responsible for ensuring all requirements of the site
operational team are met in the design of the expansion as well as administer
the contract on site for the design and construction of the expansion
scope of work. - The Senior Project Engineer
will also act as a technical resource for the processing operations team
in addition to coordination of the expansion project play a
major role in the development and administration of the change
management process within this team.
The
role is offered on a rostered basis, either 10 days on/4 days off or 15 days
on/6 days off with travel to point of hire covered by the company. A competitive
salary will be offered commensurate with experience.
role is offered on a rostered basis, either 10 days on/4 days off or 15 days
on/6 days off with travel to point of hire covered by the company. A competitive
salary will be offered commensurate with experience.
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
Candidates
for this role would be expected to meet the following criteria:
for this role would be expected to meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 7 years experience in an
engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical but other disciplines will
be considered - Good understanding of all
engineering disciplines as they relate to design of minerals processing
facilities - Demonstrated project design and
delivery experience - Management of small to medium
scale site construction activities - Previous exposure to minerals
processing plant commissioning - Brownfields expansion/integration
experience - Previous success in challenging
locations and projects - Excellent communication, planning
and co-ordination skills
Note: Formal qualifications in an engineering
discipline are required
discipline are required
2. Chief
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Chemist
The Chief
Environmental Chemist will be responsible for providing accurate and timely
physio-chemical and biological analysis of water and tailings samples.
Environmental Chemist will be responsible for providing accurate and timely
physio-chemical and biological analysis of water and tailings samples.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Develop and maintain operating
procedures and standards for the environmental laboratory; - Implement a fully automated
reporting system for the environmental laboratory; - Timely analysis of water and
process samples under International QA/QC requirements; - Manage the environmental
laboratory and provide accurate results/returns; - Establish a QA/QC programme with
other laboratories; - Conduct Risk Assessment and operate the
laboratory under safe conditions
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
The successful
applicant must possess degree or Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical
Engineering, or Environmental Chemistry, or Laboratory Technician with at least
5 years experience in a leadership role in setting and operating an
environmental laboratory
applicant must possess degree or Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical
Engineering, or Environmental Chemistry, or Laboratory Technician with at least
5 years experience in a leadership role in setting and operating an
environmental laboratory
3.
Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson
Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Ensure that all electrical
installations and housekeeping is maintained to a very high standard
and the appropriate paper work completed and returned to your Supervisor - Carry out duties as instructed by
the Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor and Mechanical Supervisors
during your attendance on site; - Attend daily pre-start and
participate in safety and work related issues; - Maintain regular and effective
communication and feedback with peers and supervisors; - Ensure all duties are carried out
in a safe, efficient and timely manner
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
- The successful applicant must
possess degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Instrumentation Engineering
with 6 years professional work experience in Processing Plant Maintenance
in a large-scale gold processing operation. Knowledge in PLC, able to
caliberate and repair instruments and read and analyse PID are essential
4. Electrical
Technician
Technician
The Electrical
Technician, reporting to the Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor, will be
responsible for effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site
infrastructure at the Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
Technician, reporting to the Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor, will be
responsible for effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site
infrastructure at the Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Ensure that all electrical
installations and house keeping is maintained to a very high standard and
the appropriate paper work completed and returned to your Supervisor; - Carry out duties as instructed by
the Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor and Mechanical Supervisors
during your attendance on site; - Attend the daily pre-start and
participate in safety and work related issues; - Maintained regular and effective
communication and feedback with peers and supervisors; - Ensure all duties are carried
out in a safe; efficient and timely manner
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
- The successful applicant must
possess Electrical Engineering Technician II or EET III with 5 years
professional work experience in Process Plant Maintenance in a large-scale
gold processing operation. - Ability to read and analyse
drawings, knowledge in HV-MV cable splicing and termination, and
instrumentation and control systems are essential
5. Equipment/Machine
Operator
Operator
The Mechanical
fitters, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for
effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site infrastructure at the
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
fitters, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for
effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site infrastructure at the
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Ensure that all Cranes, Lifting
Equipment and mobile machinery is maintained to a very high standard and
the appropriate paper works has been completed and returned to your
Supervisor; - Ensure all rigging equipment is
checked and registered; - Attend daily pre-start and
participate in safety and work related issues; - Maintain regular and effective
communication and feedback with peers and superior; - Complete Lift Studies for all
Lifting tasks; - Ensure all duties are carried
out in a safe, efficient and timely manner
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
The successful
applicant must possess Senior High School/Junior High School Certificate with 3
years professional work experience in Forklifts, Loaders and Cranes in a
large-scale gold processing operations. Drivers Licence “E” and Mechanical
Knowledge is essential
applicant must possess Senior High School/Junior High School Certificate with 3
years professional work experience in Forklifts, Loaders and Cranes in a
large-scale gold processing operations. Drivers Licence “E” and Mechanical
Knowledge is essential
6. Mechanical
Fitters
Fitters
The Mechanical
fitters, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for
effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site infrastructure at the
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
fitters, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for
effective maintenance of the Processing Plant and site infrastructure at the
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Perform all maintenance on Process
Plant equipment and ensure that work is conducted as per work schedule; - Monitor and effectively maintain
installed mechanical equipment - Ensure safe working practices
within Processing Department; - Maintain high standard
of housekeeping; - Rebuild and Maintain Gyratory
Crusher; - Pump rebuilds and overhauls
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
The successful
applicant must possess Mechanical Engineering Technician II or MET III with 5
years professional work experience in processing plant maintenance of
large-scale gold processing operations. Knowledge of Pumps, Hydraulic Systems,
Conveyors, SAG Mills and Gyratory Crushers is essential
applicant must possess Mechanical Engineering Technician II or MET III with 5
years professional work experience in processing plant maintenance of
large-scale gold processing operations. Knowledge of Pumps, Hydraulic Systems,
Conveyors, SAG Mills and Gyratory Crushers is essential
7. Mechanical
Supervisor
Supervisor
The Mechanical
Supervisors, reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, will supervise the
fixed plant maintenance section of the Processing Department at the Perseus
Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
Supervisors, reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, will supervise the
fixed plant maintenance section of the Processing Department at the Perseus
Mining (Ghana) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Supervise boiler makers,
fitters and mechanics to ensure that work is conducted as
per work schedule; - Develop job procedures, and ensure
all standard jobs are to up to date and have the necessary parts and
labour identified to perform the task; - Continually search for methods to
improve upon existing mechanical maintenance practices; - Set high quality standards for
both yourself and other processing staff; and - Conduct training
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
The successful
applicant must possess degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent with
7 years professional work experience in fixed plant maintenance of large-scale
gold processing operations with at least 3 years recent experience in a similar
role
applicant must possess degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent with
7 years professional work experience in fixed plant maintenance of large-scale
gold processing operations with at least 3 years recent experience in a similar
role
8. Electrical
Instrumentation Supervisor
Instrumentation Supervisor
The Electrical
Instrumentation Supervisor, reporting to the Senior Electrical Instrumentation
Supervisor, will be responsible for the effective maintenance of the electrical
systems of Processing Plant and site Infrastructure at the Perseus Mining
(Ghana ) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
Instrumentation Supervisor, reporting to the Senior Electrical Instrumentation
Supervisor, will be responsible for the effective maintenance of the electrical
systems of Processing Plant and site Infrastructure at the Perseus Mining
(Ghana ) Limited, located near Ayanfuri.
The
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-
- Supervise and assign work to
subordinates and ensure all their duties are carried out in a safe,
efficient and timely manner; - Minimise processing costs, whilst
maintaining/exceeding mill availability targets; - Attend monthly production planning
meeting to understand long term operational priorities and advise of
planned forecast equipment down time; - Develop job procedures, and ensure
all standard jobs are up to date and have the necessary parts and labour
identified to perform the task; and - Maintain regular and effective
communication and feedback with peers, subordinates and supervisor
The
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration
package commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
- The successful applicant must
possess degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent with 10 years
professional work experience in fixed plant maintenance of large-scale
gold processing operations with at least 5 years recent experience in a
similar role, and relevant electrical qualifications to meet statutory
requirements (HV Experience, HV Switching, Computer Skills,
Develop Procedures and knowledge of PLC Instruments and Controls)
How
To Apply
To Apply
Interested qualified
applicants should submit one MSWord document only which includes a cover
letter, detailed CV of his/her qualifications and work history and the names of
at least 3 referees. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Applications will only be received by email to: hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Electrical
Instrumentation Supervisor in the subject line of the email.
applicants should submit one MSWord document only which includes a cover
letter, detailed CV of his/her qualifications and work history and the names of
at least 3 referees. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Applications will only be received by email to: hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Electrical
Instrumentation Supervisor in the subject line of the email.
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer
Closing Date: 30th December
2011
2011
