Deadline of this Job: 25 August 2022
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To ensure that mine closure plan is updated, approved, and successfully implemented as per GGML’s objectives, policies, and standards as well legal and other requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences/engineering, or any other related field.
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
EXPERIENCE:
• At least 7 years’ experience in a similar role.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
AGA Standards and Legal and other Requirements:
• Implementation of AGA’s Biodiversity, Land Use and Closure Planning Management Standards
• Drive compliance with mine closure legal and other requirements
• Establish the necessary Closure processes and practices and oversee their implementation
Mine Closure Plan:
• Administer and coordinate the Mine Closure Plan and update process to successful completion.
Liability estimates:
• Collect input data and update the closure liability estimates on a quarterly basis.
• Work with a demolition contractor to update demolition estimates as needed.
• Liaise with relevant department to update the infrastructure register
Closure plan implementation and rehabilitation
• Develop annual rehabilitation plan in line with the approved mine closure plan
• Execute the annual rehabilitation plan within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
Closure monitoring:
• Direct the collection and analysis of closure monitoring data.
• Manage the preparation of a closure status report with recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee the implementation of recommendations for improvement needed to achieve completion criteria, i.e., aftercare and maintenance.
Safety:
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Environment section regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
Resources and expertise:
• Provide resources and expertise to develop the closure planning and rehabilitation team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
Closure and rehabilitation projects:
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within Closure team.
Stakeholder engagement:
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal and external Stakeholders to establish existing and changing internal, societal, and regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor related to business need.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to drive as well as possessing a valid driving license.
• Advanced excel skills for closure liability estimate updates
• Ability to effectively make a presentation to different types of audiences
• Ability to prepare and execute rehab trials
• Ability to assess and evaluate compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Ability to use a range of tools including applications and software to analyze environmental data to validate accomplishment or identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive environmental reports
• Ability to coordinate environmental tasks/projects involving different internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and deliver environmental presentations to different types of audiences
• Solving problems and making decisions
• Managing changes
• Managing tasks/projects to completion
• Demonstrating ethics and integrity
• Communicating effectively
• Developing, coaching, and mentoring others
• Valuing diversity and differences
• Managing effective teams and work groups
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
2 Specialists - Tele Remote Operator
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Specialist - Tele Remote Operator role focusses exclusively on the training and coaching of junior and new operators, ensuring they can carry out loading and dumping cycles from production stopes into allocated stockpiles using a PC remote control bogging system and the manual loading of trucks from free-bogging stopes and stockpiles. The aforementioned tasks are done in line with specific remote loading plan. The role incumbent ensures effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior tele-remote operators following the set development plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed / Certified Tele Remote Operator
• Training Certificate / Experience - preferred
• RCT Level 1 training certificate of completion will be an added advantage
• A formal qualification (Diploma/certificate) in Mining Engineering will be an advantage
EXPERIENCE:
• Extensive experience (10+ years) working in a mechanized underground mining predominantly as a Tele Remote Operator / Specialist / Trainer.
• Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices, Mining Load and Haul Cycle and the efficient operations of an Underground Remote Loader equipment.
• Good Aptitude of RCT remote control systems for underground mine
• Ability to work autonomously/independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment.
• A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Ensure effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior and new tele remote operators following the set development plans.
• To train and coach new and existing tele remote operators to grow their ability to function optimally under all underground mining conditions.
• Review and modify training development plans for identified equipment trainees and provide regular feedback on their progress.
• Bog development headings and stockpiles to trucks as required and also remote bog from stopes and loading into trucks.
• Ensure remote loading from stopes to be done in line with approved and signed off remote loading level plan and not otherwise.
• Inspect stope brow before bogging and during shift in line with mine standard operating procedure.
• Ensure that laser barricades and physical barricades are tested and serviceable and level is clear of equipment, personnel or obstructions before remote loading commences.
• Ensure efficiency of the work practice to maximize productivity while working safely.
• Bog out and clean faces ensuring it is left acceptable for next cycle. This may also include hosing down with water for dust suppression, scaling and working level roadway maintenance.
• Keep all roads in working area tidy and free from potential hazards before, during and after bogging has been completed on the level.
• Continuously educate and train the operator trainees in all aspects of remote and free-bogging operations and mining practices and procedures.
• Work to minimize equipment down time and maximize productivity.
• Ensure inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensure that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• Advise underground shift supervisor and dispatch when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
• Liaise with underground shift supervisor to ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform pre-start checks and SWICs before carrying out any task.
• Carry out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures.
• Complete shift plod and carrying out cross-shift handovers at the end of each shift.
• Ensure tele-remote PC is kept clean and locked when not in use and parked in designated parking area.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate skills transfer / on the job training / coaching.
• Knowledge of various training / coaching evaluation methods and performance monitoring
• He must also demonstrate strong work ethics, an ability to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• First Aid knowledge.
• Be physically and mentally fit and hard working
• Must have good written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Excellent hand/eye co-ordination.
• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping within the mine.
• Ability to recognize potential mining hazards and risks.
• Ability to listen and take instructions and work in a team.
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Specialist – Underground Mine Planning
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the role is to support, develop and train an effective local team capable of delivering industry leading practices within an underground mine environment, particularly underground mine planning activities. The primary objective of the UG Planning Specialist is to assist in the development a robust life-of-mine (LOM) plan for the Geita Gold Mine (GGM) that delivers on the strategic and business needs of the company and is consistent with Company’s Vision and Values. When analyzing the mine plan, it is expected that the UG Planning Specialist will draw on a background of mining experience to not only consider the operational constraints but also the mine planning systems employed, as well as the importance of documented standards, clear processes and logical workflows across all planning horizons.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BEng Mining / Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
EXPERIENCE:
• 8 years operational experience in an Underground mine
• Experience working in an UG mine utilizing mechanized mining and long hole open stoping (Transverse and Longitudinal)
• Experience with backfill will be highly regarded
• High skill level with UG mine planning and design software
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Training & Skills Transfer
• Provide technical and leadership mentorship to mine planning staff
• Identify and develop emerging talents within a multi-discipline team.
• Build and lead the mining planning teams and assist in the development of local mining engineers.
• Provide specialist support in key processes and systems to drive the best performance from all team members.
• Analyse and identify key skills & knowledge required by all team members in order to carry out their roles effectively and safely.
Safety & Environment
• Execute AGA Safety practices required for the task.
• Identify, understand and address safety hazards and risks related to the task.
• Support critical control champions in completing the quarterly evaluations and promoting the program
• Rectify hazards and potential risks in the immediate environment
• Participate in incident investigations and provide feedback regarding the agreed corrective actions
• Contribute to the close out of outstanding corrective actions
• Actively engage in Safety and PSI meetings
• Determine what could go wrong and what needs to be done to work safely before starting a task and help others to work safely.
• Continually look for new hazards in the workplace and report them to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate work behaviors consistent with the company Safety Vision & Values and work within prescribed boundaries.
• Promptly report all injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Suggest ways of improving Safety performance within Mining Technical department.
• Speak up if he/she thinks that the task cannot be done safely and courage to talk to Supervisor he/she thinks of being unable to work at his/her best.
• Establish and maintain processes to ensure that all environmental risks and emerging issues are identified, and mitigation plans to put in place.
Technical / Production
• Contribute towards the development of mine planning systems at GGM, as well as the ongoing maintenance of existing systems.
• Create standards / procedures / guidelines for all tasks carried out by the planning department and ensure they are document controlled.
• Maintain and review all existing standards / procedures / guidelines for the planning department.
• Champion the adoption of improved approaches, technologies and tools
• Work closely with the Corporate Strategic Planning Group to ensure the life-of-mine plan follows the corporate strategic objectives for the business.
• Work cross-functionally with operations and planning, as well as with site and regional leadership teams to develop, implement and continually improve the long-term mine plan.
• Fully understand the operational and technical constraints for the operation, as well as how these relate to the fixed and variable mining costs and their drivers.
• Use highly developed mine design, planning and scheduling skills; in addition to demonstrating a sound knowledge of resource geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology and ventilation; and financial analysis in order to support the above.
• Assemble the results of analyses into presentations and reports suitable for supporting decision making by senior managers that may be of substantial importance to the company. Where necessary back up this work in discussions, forums and reviews, displaying a robust understanding of the work
• Work with the Infrastructure department to ensure that utilities are considered in detail, and are scheduled and costed accordingly (ventilation, water, power, communications etc.).
• Provide input to the Corporate Strategic Planning Group, and help guide the corporate strategies for the operation, ensuring the value of the underground orebody is maximised through operational efficiencies and consideration of innovative equipment, technology and work methods.
• Ensure the integrated plan aligns with the life-of-mine plan, with respect to achieving the corporate strategic objectives for the business
• Liaise with the Production team, to ensure that the integrated mine plan follows the objectives of the long-term plan in the 0-24-month (budget) planning horizon.
• Similarly, ensure that any significant changes that are required to be made to the integrated plan are evaluated against the long-term plan and validated prior to execution.
Cost Management & Continuous Improvement
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives, helping to drive value creation within the Mine Planning Department.
• Motivate and inspire planning engineers, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively look for improvement opportunities and participate in improvement projects.
• Implement and support OE800 initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement in operational blueprints (systems, processes, procedures & tasks) to ensure adherence to plan, reduce variation and maximize cost effective utilization
• Interpret data to initiate and drive the operational improvements as required.
• Use cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and identify cost-effective approaches.
• Actively look for ways to manage costs without impacting on planned outcomes using the OE approach.
• Provide support in generating annual mine budget that link into ore reserve calculations.
• Generate innovative solutions, which continuously improve the performance of existing assets, products, services or processes.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Worked in highly mechanised Underground operations.
• High level of competence and experience in a range of mine software applications, including mine and financial cost models; Datamine and EPS essential.
• Broad range of leadership and technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining
• Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit
• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast, backfill and underground mine ventilation
• Proactive work ethic with strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, to effectively convey the implications of business evaluation and decisions
• Strong technical writing, group presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold values.
• Proactive work ethic with strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, to effectively convey the implications of business evaluation and decisions
• Strong technical writing, group presentation and interpersonal skills
• The ability and willingness to train and develop team members