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January 4th, 2023 at 01:07 pm
Closure Manager at AngloGold Ashanti
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 Closure Manager.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
- The Closure Manager is accountable for implementing closure projects at Obuasi. This role will include providing technical and project management of all involved disciplines to deliver the closure projects on time and on budget as well as progressing and updating the site’s integrated closure planning and implementation in compliance with the AGA Closure Planning Standard and the approved Obuasi Reclamation Plan and the internal Obuasi Closure Plan. The role will also include a requirement for stakeholder engagement, particularly with regulators and communities, and regulatory reporting.
- This role will help build capacity in closure planning skills among all disciplines on site and assist sites to integrate closure activities into their daily operations as applicable. This role will also ensure a collegiate environment with discipline functional heads at a business unit, regional and corporate level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Achieve the annual safety target as set by the MD for area of accountability
- Demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the AngloGold Ashanti Safety Vision and Values.
- Continuously seek opportunity for learning to improve performance
- Manage, coordinate and integrate studies and trials to fill knowledge gaps and subsequently update closure plan
- Manage, coordinate and implement update of the integrated closure plan as additional information is identified
- Facilitate the integration of closure into site business plans
- Provide closure advice and technical inputs to any surface projects (and underground projects which may influence closure requirements)
- Work closely with technical specialist of levels to update and amend the closure plan and related cost as appropriate
- Facilitate, coordinate and manage closure-related stakeholder (internal & external) engagement and communication commensurate to the life of mine
- Socialize the closure planning requirement at a site and stakeholder level.
- Manage risk identification and corrective action processes to ensure the plan and implementation is adjusted accordingly
- Provide project progress report to management, including risk and opportunities
- Provide constant feedback to direct manager and management team pertaining to critical issues, risks and considerations
- Negotiate contracts for services provided for closure activities in accordance with applicable policy
- Perform the role of Contract Representative to monitor all aspects of contractor performance and address any performance and contract compliance issues in area of accountability
- Continuously identify opportunities to reduce cost or improve the cost efficiency of the closure plan
- Review compliance e to laws and AGA standards and commitments, review performance against objectives and targets
- Identify all environmental risk and opportunities and provide and/or oversee the provision of quarterly updates regarding the control measures set out in order to address these.
Qualification Required & Experience
- University Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering or Environmental / Earth / Natural Resources management related sciences
- Additional qualification in project management would be advantageous
Experience
- 8 to 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, of which at least 3 should have been at a managerial level.
- Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project management and reporting.
- Experience in practical, pragmatic and business-oriented solution identification based on specific site characteristics.
- Field experience (preferably in Africa) and demonstrated ability in analysis, design, planning and implementation of large scale civil earthworks projects.
- Proven experience in managing a team, contractors and consultants
- Proven experience of engaging with external and internal stakeholders
- Experience in developing or implementing integrated mine closure plans inclusive of biophysical, social and human resources aspects for all stages of mine life from exploration or prefeasibility through to mine closure
Technical Competencies
- Integrated closure planning requirements
- Gold-related mineral exploration methods, mine waste disposal methods, mineral processing methods and integrated closure options for all domains.
- An understanding of mine planning process and models.
- Project management and change management programs
- Coordination and management of different disciplines and throughout various levels of the workforce including management
- Excellent English written and oral communication and report writing skills
- Ability to understand and implement complex closure projects with competing requirements
- Capacity and team building ability to ensure role can be nationalized (in the event that the candidate is not Ghanaian)
- Flexibility and ability to implement change management processes as required
- Risk assessment and mitigation processes and application
Other Competencies
- Fostering a team environment – Inspiring and Motivating Others, promoting Collaboration and Team work, Developing Others, Communicating prolifically
- 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;
- Creating Organisational Transformation – Displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organisational objectives;
- Maximising Performance Results – Solving Problems and Analysing Issues, Driving for Results,
- Displaying Technical and Professional expertise, Innovating, Taking Initiative, Championing Change, Establishing Stretch Goals
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For Closure Manager at AngloGold Ashanti
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 14 January, 2023
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