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Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees to fill a vacancy in the Processing Department at
the Obotan Site as;

PLANT OPERATOR

JOB PURPOSE

The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating the Process Plant in a safe and efficient manner and in
compliance with statutory regulations to achieve production targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Comply with all Safety, Environment, ICMC and other Company policies relevant to the work area and
report all incidents that occur at the work area to the Supervisor.
▪ Ensure compliance with the use of prescribed PPEs and Take 5 and other relevant safety management
systems before undertaking any tasks and report any unsafe act, condition/hazard, and security issues
to the Supervisor.
▪ Operate some of the key process plant sections such as Crushers, Mills & Classification, Thickener, CIL,
Desorption, and Control Room in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
▪ Collect samples from designated points at the end of the shift for assaying.
▪ Monitor and record the operating parameters of the process circuit and submit end-of-shift log-sheet
to the Supervisor.
▪ Monitor and inspect the process plant equipment to ensure it operates as expected to achieve
predetermined production and performance targets.
▪ Report any change from predetermined plans which are likely to affect the achievement of optimum
production targets to the Supervisor and assist in identifying solution to the problem.
▪ Participate and contribute to the development and review of appropriate SOPs, which may include
isolation procedure of all equipment.
▪ Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the process circuits.
▪ Conduct a thorough shift handover process, detailing and recording all relevant information correctly
in the various logbooks and submit reports to the incoming shift/crew.
▪ Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor in accordance with company policy.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge
▪ A minimum of West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate of Examination (WASSCE) in General Science
or its equivalent.
▪ Mineral Commission’s Processing Technician Certificate of Competency.
▪ Two (2) years’ working experience in a gold processing plant or related field.
▪ Operate at least two (2) of the major process circuits listed below:
o Crushing
o Milling
o Gravity and Thickener
 o Reagent Management
o Acid wash and Elution
o CIL and Detox
o Water Treatment Plant
o Tailing Storage Facility
o In-line Leach Reactor and Gold Room.

▪ Good working knowledge of processing plant equipment.

▪ Good working knowledge of process operations, particularly crushing, SAG – Ball Mill Grinding,
Leach / CIL, Elution, Reagents and Tails Operation.
▪ Operational understanding of the concepts used in running various circuits in a gold processing
plant.
▪ Good understanding of hazard identification and mitigation, and risk assessment at the workplace
▪ Basic understanding of chemical handling, storage, usage and disposal.
▪ Understanding of basic metallurgical parameters such as pressure, temperature, density, flowrate,
etc. and their influence on a gold processing plant
▪ Knowledge of Basic First Aid and Emergency Response will be an added advantage.

Skills
▪ Ability to write basic report and read and interpret simple plant documents such as safe operating
procedures, and manuals.
▪ Good team player with strong duty of care skills.
▪ Must be proactive and demonstrate the ability to take appropriate initiatives.
▪ Ability to operate multiple circuits on a gold processing plant.
▪ Ability to perform activities involving repetitive motion.
▪ Ability to manually handle load of appropriate weight.
▪ Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism.
▪ Good communication skills and coordinating ability.

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 you are applying for.
2. Limit your CV to 4 pages.
3. Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two
referees.
4. List your most recent positions first.
5. Include copies of relevant original certificates and academic records.
6. Please ensure you send all emails to: applicants@asanko.com when applying for the job.
7. Please put the title of the job you are applying for in the email subject line.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the
deadline date to:

Manager, Organizational Capability,

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited,
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road, Airport Residential Area,

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P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana.
Or email: applicants@asanko.com

The closing date for submission of applications is 26th May 2023

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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