Senior Specialist - Mining Projects

About the role

The Senior Specialist – Mining Projects will support the safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of underground infrastructure and capital projects at Obuasi Mine. The role integrates scopes, designs, schedules and construction with mine planning systems and provides technical oversight across assigned mining blocks.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate mining construction drawings for infrastructure, installations and upgrades.
• Allocate at least 30% of time to support site safety compliance and maintain a minimum 30% underground presence.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, risk assessments and work instructions to ensure safe project delivery.
• Coordinate planning, review and execution tracking of underground capital projects, integrating designs into Deswik systems.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and cost performance, and support preparation of capital project proposals.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in underground mining with exposure to infrastructure or project‑focused roles.
• Ability to work underground, travel between work areas and meet site medical and functional capacity requirements.
• Valid Ghanaian manual driver’s licence (as required by site).

Required skills

• Proficient in Deswik CAD (and Deswik Scheduler preferred).
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong MS Excel skills.