PLANT/METALLURGY MANAGER

 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict enforcement of HSE policies and regulations and adherence to the Zero Alcohol policy.
• Participate in setting production goals and policies for the mine and then direct the activities of the Process Plant staff to achieve those production goals: set performance targets, and measures.
• Prepare annual operating plans and budgets for the Process Plant and monthly forecasts.
• Maintain costs by controlling labour, power and supplies while achieving production targets.
• Develop and maintain Metallurgical Accounting and reconciliation procedures and coordinate the shipment of bullion
• Develop daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for production, gold recovery and operating costs whilst monitoring the operating budget and control systems for the consumables
• Plan and manage plant shutdowns to maximize time available for plant maintenance and processing jobs whilst ensuring minimal production losses
• Provide leadership, guidance, support and back-up to operational and maintenance personnel in order to develop the team, increase efficiency and achieve targets whilst adhering to mine standards and legislation
• Provide technical input to all project evaluations e.g. capital expenditure proposals and/or plant/process modifications
• Provide strong people management skills and lead a team of over 100 people in total
• Develop systems and measure that appropriately assess milling and leaching operations performance to ensure goal achievement
• Develop and manage a metallurgical laboratory and team to support optimization of the process plant operations
• Develop policies and procedures relating to safety, environment, individual and organizational development.

Skills and Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering with equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10 years working experience with at least 3 years senior management experience in metallurgical and mineral processing operation
• Must possess Process Manager’s certificate of competency issued by the Minerals Commission of Ghana; Must have a valid first aid certificate
• General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions
• Detailed knowledge of all phases of gold processing including grinding and agitated leaching with cyanide, carbon absorption and regeneration, and refining
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify opportunities for improvement and mobilize subordinates to act on these opportunities
• Able to work independently, as well as be an effective member of the management team
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Possesses a Ghanaian Driver’s Licence, at least class B