Senior Mining Engineer at Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd

• To lead and optimize drill and blast planning and execution to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective rock breakage that supports production targets and mine plans

• Lead drill and blast engineering activities for open pit operations, including design, modelling, and optimization of blast patterns.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team of engineers, fostering professional development and high work standards.
• Ensure drilling and blasting designs align with production targets, ore control objectives, and mill throughput requirements.
• Work closely with geology, processing, and mining (including contractor) teams to enhance ore recovery and minimize dilution.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of drill and blast activities in accordance with safety and production requirements.
• Drive improvements in QAQC, blast performance reviews, and operational reporting.
• Maintain full compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety obligations relating to explosives and blast operations.
• Utilize Deswik, OP Blast, and other industry-standard tools for design, analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare operational plans, technical reports, and budget inputs as required.

• BSc Mining Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of drill and blast engineering experience in open pit mining, ideally within hard-rock gold operations.
• Strong technical expertise in drilling and blasting, rock mechanics, and blast performance factors.
• Proficiency with industry-standard drill and blast design software.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
• A valid blasting certificate or explosives handling certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability in mining.
• Understanding of open-pit mining processes.
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license.

• Effective leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and best-practice mining techniques.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
• Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.

• Subject: Application for Senior Mining Engineer – Drill and Blast.
• Cover letter highlighting drill and blast expertise as a mining engineer.
• CV (max 4 pages) with qualifications, experience, and referees.
• Copies of relevant certificates

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