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 Logging Geologist.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
To provide dependable systems of work that reliably delivers the expected ore grade and tonnage from mine to mill. Integrate the technical studies, programs and analysis of production geology with the business objectives and processes of mine planning, mining production, and process plant. Monitor and report on these processes through effective reconciliation of gold movement across the system.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Apply geological knowledge and skills to collect geological data through logging and sampling from diamond drill core and RC chips based on AGA Standard Procedures
- Prepare Geology LOM plans and annual budget, rolling annual forecast consistent with the approved project
- Manage the delivery of the Geology Department budget as minimum requirement through the performance of Chief Geologist Team
- Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology Department regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development
- Environmental management that is integrated into the Geology Department business plan and for drilling, core yard and laboratory
- Monitor core delivery and assist senior geologist in creating geological sections and plot for logging
- Resource and develop the people within the Geology Department to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, LoM plan and strategy according to their role and level of authority
- Ensure quality high-resolution core photos are appropriately captured for all drillholes
- Ensure effective management of QAQC protocol
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences/Geology/Geological Engineering
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ underground working experience
- In-depth knowledge in core/chip logging and interpretation of logged data
- Must have basic working knowledge in Datamine and Century System software to represent logged data
- In-depth knowledge in underground geological mapping, plotting and interpretation of data
- Detailed budgeting/contractor experience
- Must be effective communicator and have good presentational skills
Technical Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Basic Application of Safety Leadership is required;
- Applied Geological Methods
- Drilling / Sampling (BA)
- Logging (AA)
- Drilling / Coreyard (M)
- Assaying / Database / Equipment (BA)
- Geological Theory
- Basic Application of Geological Theory is required
- Mine Geology Methods
- Advanced Understanding of Mine Geology Methods is required
- Estimation Methods
- Basic Application of Estimation Methods is required
- Operational Management
- Advanced Application of Operational Management is required
- Business Planning
- Basic Application of Business Planning is required
- Operational Excellence
- Advanced Application of Operational Excellence is required
- Project Management
- Basic Application of Project Management is required
How To Apply For The Job | Logging Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
CLOSING DATE: 4TH APRIL, 2023.