Perseus Mining seeks Geotechnical Engineer

Perseus Mining has engineering employment vacancies in Ghana to recruit Geotechnical Engineer. We are a duet listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility with the ability to expand this to 8Mtpa in the future. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,000oz gold.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

Perseus Mining Ghana

Industry:

Mining

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Ayanfuri

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

University degree

Experience:

1 years

Job Expires:

20 Sep, 2012

Job Description

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the position of Geotechnical Engineer.

The Geotechnical Engineer will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, assist with site Geotechnical procedures and activities of the Mining Department at Perseus (Ghana) Limited, Edikan Gold Mine near Ayanfuri.

The responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:-

  • Collect and collate Geotechnical data by mapping and logging, analyse and interpret with the use of relevant software;
  • Check and monitor wall control during drill and blast activities;
  • Monitor and report on slope stability situations in the pits;
  • Collect hydrological data for hydro-geotechnical modelling and postulation of effect on rock stability;
  • Monitor pit monitoring/dewatering bores and advise on daily/routinely water abstraction quantities; and 
  • Liaise with production crew to ensure geotechnical design parameters are practically achieved 

The position is site based and the Company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the candidates' qualifications and experience.

Required Skills or Experience

  • The successful applicant must possess Degree/Diploma in Geological or Mining Engineering, and at least 1 year working experience in a mining environment
  • Experience in Geotechnical and Hydrogeological data collection and ability to use Dips and Slide Softwares in slope data analysis and knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Softwares would be an advantage

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit one MSWord document only which includes a cover letter, detailed CV of his/her qualifications and work history and the names of at least 3 referees. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications will only be received by email to: hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Geotechnical Engineer in the subject line of the email.

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