AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Engineer – Legal & Compliance

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Engineer – Legal & Compliance.

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with mines and exploration projects in four different regions namely – Continental Africa, Americas, Australasia and South Africa. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

Job Description

Company: AngloGold Ashanti
Location: Ghana
State: Obuasi
Job type: Full-Time

Role

The Engineer – Legal & Compliance is accountable for the oversight of compliance, and the monitoring of compliance, with legal requirements as also with contractual agreements in the Obuasi Refurbishment Programme. If necessary, the role holder will provide training on compliance and contract interpretation to managers. This is to allow continuous monitoring and control of compliance by competent personnel in all areas to fulfil area managers’ requirements in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.

Responsibilities

Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety
Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
Gather information for the Engineering Technical Specialist for reporting performance
Gather approval for commencing document production from Engineering Technical Specialist
Obtain approval prior to distribution of produced documentation from Engineering Technical Specialist
Monitor all work is compliant in all areas with Government of Ghana regulations and requirements for the AGAG mining license
Control that the quality of work by contractors and AGA and AGAG personnel is carried out to correctly fulfil the construction and delivery contracts and the requirements of the Obuasi Refurbishment Plan
Produce any necessary training material to standard, through the application of operational engineering policies, standards, processes and procedures, in accordance with AGA and AGAG guidelines/instructions
Provide training on compliance and contract interpretation to required standards as in-house or external courses
Produce documentation allowing monitoring and control of works being carried out and training of personnel for present and future roles in the Processing Plant, admin, surface and UG, infrastructure and operations is compliant internally and externally
Actively participate in training review programmes as required to permit continuous improvement of training produced.
Identify, communicate, and implement potential cost reduction initiatives
Propose cost savings projects
Execute work in a timely manner
Incorporate monitored new trainee performance on trainee engagement “health” database to permit the inclusion of proactive measures in training going forward to address symptoms of potential failure.
Report directly to the Engineering Technical Specialist on issues and identify and execute improvement projects
Stop work by contractor and/or AGA/AGAG personnel if there exists a high risk of breach of contract or compliance or the situation is or will be unsafe

Requirements/Experience

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent
Masters’ Degree in Management will be an advantage
Second degree in Law, an advantage
Financial, commercial and project management through work experience and courses.
An experienced engineer with 10+ years’ experience as an Engineering Compliance Manager, preferably in mining or metallurgical plant
Experience in compliant and legal management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC)
Experience in Project Management
Knowledge of SAP PM module.
Must possess Engineering Managers Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana.
Professional Certificated Engineer with a relevant certification body

Technical Competencies

Strong Legal and Compliance experience in mining and/or extractive metallurgy environment (construction/ refurbishment an advantage)
Sound project management skills
Should have analytical skills to be able to evaluate information and solve complex problems.
Detail oriented to understand complex systems, and recognition that a minor error can cause major problems.
Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties. Legally astute with respect to project delivery and maintenance systems
Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
Knowledge in AGA standards
Knowledge in OEM legalities and mining regulations
Demonstrated understanding of good engineering practices and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies

Leadership Competencies

Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing those outputs;
Continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering outputs;
Model work behaviors for your subordinates,
Consistent with the company values
Proven ability to initiate and drive the construction project through its life cycle.
To support and motivate the construction project team to deliver the project goals.
Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.

Note: Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click here to apply.

Application Deadline: 25th February, 2019.