Senior Specialist, Mining Construction

About the role

The Ghana and Tanzania Business Unit (GTBU) provides strategic direction for Geita, Iduapriem and Obuasi projects; Iduapriem is an open pit gold mine in Tarkwa and Obuasi is undergoing redevelopment. This Senior Specialist, Mining Construction position is based at the Obuasi Mine and is a fixed-term appointment of 2 years. Its objective is to lead and oversee the coordination and execution of mining projects so that infrastructure and operational initiatives are delivered safely, on time and cost-effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on mining projects and ensure compliance with approved designs, engineering standards and the Mineral and Mining (Health and Safety and Technical) Regulations 2012 (L.I 2182).
• Develop construction procedures and documentation supporting defined deliverables and milestones, and promote a safety culture and hazard awareness in the underground environment.
• Allocate at least 30% of time to site safety compliance and maintain a minimum of 60% underground presence.
• Facilitate communication between project engineering, planning and construction teams, and collaborate with QA/QC engineers to maintain compliance documentation and avoid rework.
• Prepare detailed plans covering timelines, resources and budget, and prepare and manage Level 6 schedules.
• Resolve construction issues such as delays, worker safety, supply chains and contractor demands, and ensure compliance with project planning standards through documentation, risk assessments and Project Work Instructions.
• Select tools, materials and processes, track inventory, monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report on work programme progression and risk controls.
• Support business improvement initiatives, and lead operational readiness, commissioning and handover of mining infrastructure.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering; additional training in project management or underground infrastructure planning is desirable.
• PMP or GHIE certification is an advantage; Mine Captain or Engineering Superintendent certificate of competency is an advantage.
• Valid Ghanaian manual driver's licence as required by site.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in underground mining, with exposure to infrastructure or project-focused roles and practical experience in underground construction.
• Physically fit to meet site medical and functional capacity requirements, able to work underground and travel between work areas.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.
• Ability to identify and interpret safety risks, interpret data and make sound short-term tactical decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and analytical mindset focused on design accuracy and compliance.