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Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd (AGGL) is a gold producing company and a subsidiary of Galiano Gold Inc. (Incorporated in British Columbia in Canada and listed on Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges).

Asanko Gold engages in exploratory activities, development, and operations and is a large scale, multi-pit asset situated on the Asankrangwa Gold Belt, in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Asanko Gold is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where every individual is treated with respect. This includes fair employment practices as embedded in our Policy on Human Rights, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Corporate Responsibility Charter.

Asanko Gold is a responsible employer and operates high standards in environmental management, health, and safety for our workforce. We are committed to creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and shareholders.

A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the position of:

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE

The Geotechnical Engineer will be required to undertake preliminary geotechnical activities to ensure sustainable mining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures, and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment.
Keep and update plans, sections of pits slopes and respective hydrogeological regimes within and around the pit and other operational areas.
Supervise in-pit and ex-pit hydrogeological situations and consequently advice on the location of sumps, ditches and drainage berms.
Supervise the installation of piezometers in ex-pits boreholes and on tailings embankment.
Plan and supervise drilling during geotechnical investigation for open pit slope designs.
Update Geotechnical database.
Advise pit Supervisors and Mining Engineers on pit wall stability as required for open pit designs.
Monitor drill and blasting activities that impact on the integrity of final pit walls and advise on weaker grounds where drilling and blasting activities could be optimized.
Undertake geotechnical and geological mapping using the scan line method.
Develop and maintain strong working relationship with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, and mine engineering groups to achieve operational efficiency.
Identify training and development needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommend appropriate training interventions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

A degree in Geotechnical Engineering /Civil Engineering/Geophysics from a recognized institution.
Minimum of three (3) years’ post qualification work experience in a similar position.
The Minerals Commission’s certificate in geotechnical engineering will be an added advantage.
Must be conversant with the Minerals and Mining Regulation, 2012 and related laws of Ghana, and able to interpret and apply these laws and regulations.
High degree of working exposure to specialized geological software and other software such as Datamine, Surpac, Rocscience, AutoCAD etc.
Previous work experience using 3D modeling software or similar software package required.
Generation of geological and geotechnical 3D models from data obtained from the field using 3D geotechnical software.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
Good communication, interpersonal and written skills.
A strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.
Self-confidence and personal drive-in supervising subordinates.
Demonstrate strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.
Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment.
Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and the ability to drive in rough terrain.

APPLICATION PROCESS

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:

1. Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role.
2. Limit your CV to 4 pages.
3. Your CV must include demographic details, qualifications, work experience and contact details of at least two referees.
4. List your most recent positions first.