Chirano Gold Mines Engineering Jobs in Bibiani,Western Region
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Chirano is located in southwestern Ghana, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city. The mine is within the Bibiani gold belt and consists of 11 deposits. Open pit and underground ore are processed at the Chirano plant. The capacity of the mill is approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum. Processing involves crushing, ball mill grinding, leaching, and CIL.
Job Description
To support the Process Department in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities across both operations and maintenance disciplines to enable optimal production results in a safe and cost-effective manner and help to safely and cost-effectively maximize recovery and gold production while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship to Processing Department staff
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- Act as a change agent and project sponsor/lead for key initiatives; model organizational values, sets the cultural tone and prioritizes business goals
- Collaborate with management to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions
- Act as a technical advisor to the Process Plant Management
- Identify and cultivate the improvement of idea generation. Lead implementation of improvement ideas.
- Demonstrate best practices in project management
- Challenge the status quo to promote the overall improvement of the Process Plant.
- Ensure risks and issues are identified and communicated in a timely manner.
- Technically review and ensure efficient operation of all areas of the process plant.
- Break multi-dimensional problems or processes into component parts to help identify a range of solutions
- Work with Process Management to implement strategies in all areas of the Ore Process to achieve production goals. Provide follow up and guidance to ensure these objectives are met.
- Provide guidance and leadership to support studies and metallurgical testing programs for project development.
- Assess the resources of the department to maximize their use in all areas
- Work collaboratively across the organization to resolve complex issues and avoid risks to the Process Plant target delivery
- Perform other related functions as assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
- Proven leadership skills
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Education and Experience
- University degree (Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Valid International driver’s license
- Lean Six Sigma and Project Management methodologies.
- Minimum of 15 years gold Ore Processing experience
- In-depth technical knowledge of gold extraction metallurgical processes with particular emphasis on grinding, CIL, and refining.
- In-depth knowledge of plant maintenance best practices.
- Knowledge and experience of leading integrated teams of ore processing, and maintenance functions
- Ability to lead professionals through critical thinking paths for process improvement idea generation and then lead the subsequent successful implementation of developed concepts.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
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3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Chirano is located in southwestern Ghana, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city. The mine is within the Bibiani gold belt and consists of 11 deposits. Open pit and underground ore are processed at the Chirano plant. The capacity of the mill is approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum. Processing involves crushing, ball mill grinding, leaching, and CIL.
Job Description
To support the Process Department in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities across both operations and maintenance disciplines to enable optimal production results in a safe and cost-effective manner and help to safely and cost-effectively maximize recovery and gold production while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship to Processing Department staff
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- Act as a change agent and project sponsor/lead for key initiatives; model organizational values, sets the cultural tone and prioritizes business goals
- Collaborate with management to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions
- Act as a technical advisor to the Process Plant Management
- Identify and cultivate the improvement of idea generation. Lead implementation of improvement ideas.
- Demonstrate best practices in project management
- Challenge the status quo to promote the overall improvement of the Process Plant.
- Ensure risks and issues are identified and communicated in a timely manner.
- Technically review and ensure efficient operation of all areas of the process plant.
- Break multi-dimensional problems or processes into component parts to help identify a range of solutions
- Work with Process Management to implement strategies in all areas of the Ore Process to achieve production goals. Provide follow up and guidance to ensure these objectives are met.
- Provide guidance and leadership to support studies and metallurgical testing programs for project development.
- Assess the resources of the department to maximize their use in all areas
- Work collaboratively across the organization to resolve complex issues and avoid risks to the Process Plant target delivery
- Perform other related functions as assigned by the Supervisor.
Skills
- Proven leadership skills
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Education and Experience
- University degree (Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Valid International driver’s license - Lean Six Sigma and Project Management methodologies.
- Minimum of 15 years gold Ore Processing experience
- In-depth technical knowledge of gold extraction metallurgical processes with particular emphasis on grinding, CIL, and refining.
- In-depth knowledge of plant maintenance best practices.
- Knowledge and experience of leading integrated teams of ore processing, and maintenance functions
- Ability to lead professionals through critical thinking paths for process improvement idea generation and then lead the subsequent successful implementation of developed concepts.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
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