Perseus Mining seeks Mining Engineer

Perseus Mining has engineering employment vacancies in Ghana to recruit Mining Engineer. We are 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. JOB SUMMARY Company: Perseus Mining Ghana Industry: Mining Category: Engineering Location: Ayanfuri Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: University degree Experience: 1 years Job Expires: 20 Sep, 2012 Job Description Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the position of Mining Engineer. The Mining Engineer will report to the Senior Mining Engineer, assist in the co-ordination of mining activities of the Mining Department at Perseus (Ghana) Limited, Edikan Gold Mine near Ayanfuri. The responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:- Gather production information in the form of database and generate appropriate periodic summary from database; Prepare an up-to-date mining production data in a weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual basis with respect to Forecast, Targets, and or Budgets; Write department minutes at related meeting e.g. Production, and ensure such minutes and other information are filed correctly as well as ensure a proper filing system for easy identification and access of the superiors; Prepare strategic mining plans to achieve PMGL's goals with regards to Safety, Ore and waste quantities, and eventual gold production; Ensure that data relating to the Contractor are collated, processed and stored appropriately within the department's systems; Use the mining software package (SURPAC, WHITTLE) to generate various plans of the mine; and Take appropriate measurement on the field or other location as may be required to collect information for subsequent decisions. E.g. time and motion studies, mining face updates and pits inspections etc The position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the candidates' qualifications and experience. Required Skills or Experience The successful applicant must possess Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering, Blasting Certificate of Competency, Knowledge in Short Term Planning, and knowledge of Mine Planning CAD Software with at least years recent experience in open pit operations How To Apply Interested 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will only be received by email to: hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Mining Engineer in the subject line of the email.  Search for Other Jobs Here