ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED AT PERSEUS MINING (GHANA) LTD

Perseus Mining Limited is a dual (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has commissioned the  world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility and achieved up to 7.2 Mtpa via  few plant upgrades in 2016. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 180,000-220,000oz gold per annum.

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION SUPERINTENDENT

Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate would assist in the day-to-day management of the Electrical maintenance functions throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective electrical and instrumentation standards and procedures;
• Train and develop section employees to uphold the high-performance standard;
• Identify, implement and manage E&I Projects;
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimise unplanned downtimes, anticipate problems timely and identify opportunities for improvement;
• Ensure availability of supplies of parts and materials to meet operational needs;
• Ensure Minerals Commission and Machinery Inspection regulations relating to E&I are met at all times:
• Implement and maintain safety, health and environment policies and procedures and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment;
• High Voltage Switchgear, lines maintenance, functional checks & tests;
• Manage all consultants or contractors as required;
• Manage all electrical and instrumentation, documentation: policies, procedures and standards, design and drawings, handover packages as may be required by Legislation and engineering best practice;
• Performs all duties of the Electrical Competent person under the mines and Quarries Act;
• Perform any other related duties based on the exigences of the Edikan Gold Mine operations as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Skills

• Bsc Electrical Engineering:
• At least Ten (10) years’ work experience in instrumentation and process control in the mining or related environment, five of which must have been in Management position;
• Must posses Mineral Commission Competency Certificate to work Electrical Superintendent;
• Current advanced first aid certificate;
• Must have a valid Ghanaian Driving licence;
• High technical ability in problem -solving and failureanalysis capabilities with special emphasis on field instruments, PLC and data control systems;
• Strong ability to manage process plant instrumentation and electrical equipment maintenance;
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office, MS Project, and working experience in planned maintenance software packages;
• Sound process plant business acumen and ability to influence main cost drivers to achieve set objectives;
• Formal leadership and management and skill development training;
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations;
• Knowledge of Environment Management Principles;
• Planning and Scheduling formal training:
• Ability to conduct root cause failure analysis.

Remuneration:

• Competitive and Attractive

 Mode of Application

Applications will only be received by email to hr.pmgl@perseusmining.comwith the advertised job title “Electrical& Instrumentation Superintendent’’ as the subject line of the email.

The closing date for this application is Friday, January 31, 2020.

Persus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunities employer.