Mine Captain – Production

About the role

The Mine Captain – Production will lead quality assurance, control and risk management for underground ore extraction at the Obuasi Gold Mine. This regulatory‑mandated position ensures that mining blocks are produced safely, on schedule, and to the required standards.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain QA, QC, risk management and contractor engagement processes for the mine redevelopment.
• Develop and communicate a rolling quarterly production plan (4‑3‑2‑1) aligned with budgeted targets.
• Prepare and manage the annual cost‑centre budget for mine production outputs.
• Deliver production results within approved budgets, timelines and KPIs.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and promote a strong safety, health and sustainability culture.
• Provide systems, resources and expertise to develop the production team.
• Drive project implementation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain constructive stakeholder relationships to support the mine plan.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or Diploma in Mining Engineering (or equivalent operational experience).
• Six to eight years of operational experience in underground development and open‑stope mining.
• Legal requirement: Mine Captain’s Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) as required by the Minerals Commission.

Required skills

• Mining Engineering knowledge.
• Mine Captain’s Certificate of Competency.
• Proficiency with mining software applications.
• Advanced safety risk identification and mitigation.
• Advanced mining production processes and practices.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a modernised, mechanised underground operation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional development in a leading global mining company.