AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment 2020

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide direct Mining Technical support services to the AGA operating assets and development projects in order to achieve business objectives/targets and to develop drill and blast guidelines and procedures to optimise ore extraction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Establish the necessary Drill & Blast processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal Drill & Blast planning data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Develop the annual Drill & Blast cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and Life of Mine (LoM) business plans
• Deliver the work of the Drill & Blast function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the culture across the Drill & Blast department regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development

• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Recommend and optimise the approach for conducting specialist projects and research in the Drill & Blast process and procedures
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socialise initiatives and enhancements
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the Drill & Blast function, to include outputs and befits obtained.
• Describe the specific problems and constraints to be managed within the Drill & Blast function
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance in processes and procedures
• Pre-empt potential process or procedural problems arising within or from the specialist 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 appropriate controls to manage identified risks.
• Monitor and report on the outcomes and standards of work from direct reports or field personnel and contractors
• Prepare quarterly Reports which identify areas where Drill & Blast may contribute an increase in enhanced methods which will bring improved efficiencies
• Optimise procedures within existing functional processes through the application of problem identification and resolution methodologies
• Establish and maintain consistent team performance and relationships within the function and cross-functionally within the department
• Conduct trend analyses on functional performance to identify and recommend ways of optimising resources for work cycle execution and pre-empting potential process and procedure variance through the establishment of
  • Statistical controls (alert system),
  • Improved work practices, procedures and processes
  • Improved team knowledge and skills
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. Mining / Engineering Degree or equivalent

Experience 

• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ proven experience in underground mining of which at least two (2) years is within planning / technical department
• Experience in DTH rigs and longhole drill design essential
• Proficient with Mine Planning Software (preferably Datamine and Surpac) and extensive knowledge of MS Office Products
• Knowledge of drill and blast design software, Ringking and Aegis essential. Advantageous for candidates with Aegis experience
• Knowledge of a variety of mining methods applicable to the site
• Excellent Communication Skills

Legal Requirement

• Underground Blasting Certificate

Technical Competencies

Safety (Basic Application)

• Understands key elements constituting site safety system.
• Can lead to team-based risk assessments and conduct behavioural based observations.
• An active participant in ensuring critical controls are in place and working.
• Can actively take part in reviewing of safety system elements such as practices/procedures.

Mining Production Processes & Practices (Advanced Application)

• Extensive experience and understanding of mining production process/practices.
• Understanding of good production practices, management, support systems, and how each should interact to deliver targeted performance.
• Ability to develop innovative technical ideas/practices with regards to different mining methods and their application.
• Extensive knowledge of Mining Methods and strengths and weaknesses of the methods and the applicable use.

Planning (Advanced Application)

• 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 optimization.
• Understands advanced principles of mine design and scheduling to achieve Business outcomes.
• Ability to generate and act as competent person for annual mine reserves statements.

Contract Management (Basic Application)

• 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 analyze potential contract variations and amendments for approval by the contract manager.

Leadership 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;
• Maximizing performance & achievement of results – solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results