As a key member of the Process team and reporting into the Manager Process Plant, the person is accountable to define & implement the plant process strategy and measure & report on plant process performance, to maximise production and minimise costs while ensuring operational sustainability; The technical ‘process owner’; The role has a focus on daily-monthly optimisation.

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

Define and implement the plant metallurgical process strategy

Consistently deliver and exceed the main KPI of (i)timely & accurate met-accounting, (ii) provide detailed technical direction for optimised plant control, (iii) identify, validate & develop process improvements, and (iv) provide timely and accurate plant laboratory outputs.

Directly participate in the daily to monthly work activities of the processing plant, serving as technical support to operations personnel to enhance performance.

Monitor, control and report on plant and process performance indicators

Ensure the diagnosis of process performance is conducted, focusing on identifying root cause, and implementation of both corrective and preventative measures

Constantly seek out innovative solutions for plant problems

Manage, track and report continuous improvement activities to deliver improved process performance

Introduce new real time instruments to improve the automation within the Process Plant, drive strong digitalization initiatives

Participate to metallurgical surveys in large scales and develop team in understanding the plant performance in details

From a Technical perspective, own, drive and support the commissioning, start-up and ramp-up efforts

Design and execute test-work to determine optimal operating conditions

Review plant design, scope and develop justification for capital upgrades

Manage the interaction between the Processing and Mining Technical Services (geologists etc.) on ore quality, blending plans and performance

Ensure short- and long-term equipment maintenance plans and schedules are in place for Laboratory to maintain availability and precision

Ensure strong integration of Technical section members into operating ‘team’ environments

Implement the structure, manning levels and resources to deliver Technical section component of operations plan

Lead the Technical team, composed of expatriates, nationals and external consultants, to consistently deliver and exceed expectations

The role has accountability for the metallurgical laboratories

The role has operations personnel accountability for Metallurgical Laboratory, Metallurgy, Met Accounting and Projects

Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within section

Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly

Maintain a very high standard of Laboratory housekeeping

Maintain staff development and training programs, particularly skills transfer and coaching to the national staff

Identify and actively manage succession planning for key roles

Contribute to the quarterly and annual operations production budget/forecasts

Prepare the annual Technical operations budget and provide quarterly forecasts.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Excellent understanding of complex metallurgical information, process improvement and control strategies

Possess management discipline and perseverance to develop and implement medium to long range plans

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to assemble data and provide clear and accurate operational performance reports in both an upward and downward direction

Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment

Be diligent and thorough in approach

Be enthusiastic and pro-active in manner

Commitment to SHEC performance

Good leadership and motivational skills, and get work done through others

Excellent cognitive and analytical skills for identifying process shortfalls, bottlenecks and implementing metallurgical testing

Affinity to supervise technical research, direct and train metallurgical engineers and technicians

Accustomed to carrying out advanced calculations and possess ability to analyse and understand highly complex and statistical metallurgical data

A minimum of 12 years’ experience in metallurgical process operations in large, complex metallurgical process operations within a multinational mining company

Extensive experience in strong technical metallurgist / engineering roles with specific experience in base metal crushing/milling & flotation circuits

Exposure to flotation plant design and/or metallurgical optimization

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

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

Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability

Strong ability to task assign, build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines to create a “team” environment

Minimum of Degree in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or Mineral Processing or related field

Strong experience in metallurgical and especially operational roles with specific experience in copper, crushing/milling & flotation circuits

Excellent cognitive and analytical skills with ability to carry out advanced calculations and analyse and understand highly complex and statistical metallurgical data

Strong computer skills.

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