JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The purpose of this job is to lead the GSWL Maintenance department in the development of continuous improvement activities will assist in the improvement of plant production. This role will work closely with the engineers onsite to ensure projects align with departmental requirements.
The role is also ultimately accountable for achieving stated GSWL localisation milestones within their department.

CLOSING DATE: 8TH MAY 2024
REQUIREMENTS
KEY RESPONSIBILITES WILL INCLUDE:

Establish key benchmarks for equipment performance and cost and develop improvement plans to reduce variance
 

Deploy loss elimination work programs that identify key losses / variances for equipment downtime, cost and production impact, and, developing a pipeline of improvements that reduce variance impact
 

Develop and manage life cycle cost, end of life equipment replacement strategies, and, high level cost driver trees for maintenance
 

Develop and manage equipment risks and contingency planning
 

Develop and deploy equipment strategies that meet OEM requirements, and, verify that equipment strategies and quality deliverables are being met
 

Undertake condition monitoring analysis and secondary action improvement
 

Develop and deploy a technology roadmap for improving resource productivity, utilization of equipment, and, system integration (eg CMMS, data historians, fleet management system interfaces and connectiveness)
 

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

Asset management processes including: Capital Planning, Asset Management, Reliability centred maintenance techniques, Condition Monitoring, Plant experimentation??, Maintenance Planning, Asset Disposal
 

Time-loss accounting (AMPLA)
 

Project management processes
 

Contractor and commercial management
 

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (SAP)
 

10+ years’ experience in the maintenance and management of fixed and mobile plant for metalliferous surface mining operations.
 

5+ years’ experience in a senior continuous improvement roles
 

Demonstrated experience in leading change and delivering improvement across maintenance delivery, planning, maintenance improvement, engineering and projects
 

Expatriate experience with a proven ability to develop National work teams / localise expatriate roles
 

Experience in budget development and cost management across maintenance and project functions
 

Technical competency across similar asset classes: e.g. large rotating equipment and drives (e.g. grinding mills), EW / SX Plants, pressure systems and piping, tanks, structures etc
 

Contractor/vendor management
 

Experience working in acidic/chemical operational environment highly desirable
 

Degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
 

Business or Management qualification such as MBA or Commercial/Operations Management Diploma (desirable)
 

This is a renewable fixed term position. The onsite camp facilities at Wassa include fully serviced air-conditioned rooms, dining halls, sports bar convenience store, gym and sporting facilities, swimming pool and a fully equipped medical Center. An attractive expatriate salary package including a performance-based incentive and other benefits is on offer. 

Interviews will be conducted as CV’s are received; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Golden Star is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit applications to:  wrecruitment@gsr.com or the address below 

HR & ADMIN MANAGER

GOLDEN STAR (WASSA) LIMITED.

P.O. BOX 16075, KIA, ACCRA