Logging Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

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