Kinross Hires Mine Captain.

Kinross has mining job vacancy in Ghana to recruit Mine Captain. We are a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate.  At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us. JOB SUMMARY Company: Chirano Gold Mines Industry: Mining Category: Mining/Petroleum Location: Bibiani Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: BSc Experience: 5 years Job Expires: 01 Feb, 2013 Job Description Purpose of Role: To provide technical support to the Mine Operations team and oversight for the underground mining activities.  To follow, and ensure all Company and Contractor compliance to established policies, practices and procedures when completing work assignments. In ensuring continued growth of the Mine Operations team and to maximize operational safety, efficiencies and profitability. Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties: 1. To assess and assist in the improvement of systems, programs or processes in mine operations Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers and the support services underground Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve matters affecting mine operations Comply, and ensure compliance, with established methodologies and quality standards related to mine operations while at the same time recommending new or alternate approaches Oversee the safety of the underground mining operations to ensure compliance with, and training of Company, Regulatory and Contractor safety rules, policies, regulations and standard operating procedures Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity Requisition materials and ensure availability of mining supplies Provide recommendations on personnel actions such as hiring and promotions Mentor or train less experienced employees on operating standards, procedures and methods Assist in development of short range mine plans to ensure they are realistic and achievable Prepare production and other reports as required Assist with special projects related to mine operations Provide assessment of safety and performance outcomes in coordination with the Shift Bosses and Mine Manager Other related duties as required 2. To provide technical support related to mine operations: Address queries and assists Mine Manager in resolving issues for the contractor, while ensuring service standards are met Ensures Company and Contractor compliance with company policy and procedures and regulations in mine operations Provides training, workplace inspection and safety awareness to contractors and CGML Operations staff as needed Acts as Field Engineer at mine site, providing quality assessment and quality control of the work performed by the Contractors Sustainability Expectations: Adhere to all safety and environmental considerations. Wear PPE at all times while in production environment. Is alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions. Follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements Required Skills or Experience Minimum Qualification and Experience: BSc. Mining Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution Statutory certification as a Mine Captain Minimum 5 years of related work experience Complete knowledge of the underground mining environment Knowledge of various underground, narrow vein mining methods Solid safety performance at the personal and professional levels Additional Qualification & Skills Requirement: Ability to learn quickly Ability to function within the required physical demands of the job as outlined Detailed knowledge of established mining methods and operating practices General knowledge of the integration of the mining, milling and maintenance functions Working knowledge of the explosives used in mining Good working knowledge with MS Office Suite especially in Excel and Word How To Apply   Interested candidates should send a resume to: Chirano.hr@kinross.com Or The Human Resource Manager Chirano Gold Mines Limited P. O. Box 57 Bibiani Please indicate the position in the subject area when applying.  Search for Other Jobs Here