ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI Seeks Environmental Officer – Mine Rehabilitation & Closure

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (Subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) has Mining/Environmental opportunities/jobs in Ghana to recruit for Environmental Officer – Mine Rehabilitation & Closure. We operates the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a workforce of over 1400 including contractors. It is a former NOSA 5 Star "Platinum" related mine, which has gained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification and currently implementing OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System. JOB SUMMARY Company: AngloGold Ashanti Industry: Mining Category: Engineering Location: Tarkwa Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: University degree Experience: 2 years Job Expires: 14 Dec, 2012 Job Description .Purpose:  To assist the Environmental Superintendent - Rehabilitation & Closure to conduct Acid Rock Drainage test before encapsulation in line with the closure management plan, ensuring seeds selected for the rehabilitation are not evasive and implementing erosion with the Closure plan criteria at all times.  Main Duties and Responsibilities: Liaise with Mining department in land preparation and earthworks as per the requirements in the Reclamation Security Agreement with EPA Conduct Net Acid Generation (NAG) testing before encapsulation of waste rock dumps Collect seeds and seedlings from established seed orchards Undertake provenance testing of seeds and ensure that species selected are not invasive Undertake soil sampling and analysis to establish nutritional status and heavy metal accumulation before commencement of rehabilitation Undertake seedling production at the plant nursery to meet the rehabilitation targets Undertake growth and survival monitoring at rehabilitated sites Provide inputs and supervision for personal engaged in rehabilitation works Implement soil erosion prevention and mitigation techniques at rehabilitated sites Submit month-end reports of rehabilitation activities  Required Skills or Experience University Degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or Civil/Geological Engineering At least 2 years environmental working experience in an extractive or construction industry Knowledge of Ghanaian Environmental Regulations and Mining & Mineral Laws and regulations Knowledge in Acid Rock Drainage formation Thorough understanding of Environmental Management Systems and Reclamation Bond Experienced working with ISO14001 or similar Environmental Management Systems Strong presentation, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Competent in MS Office software and data management Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group How To Apply Interested applicants should submit an application letter with curriculum vitae, to the following address: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED P. O. BOX 283 TARKWA   Search for Other Jobs Here