Electrical Engineer- Engineering Projects

POSITION:          Electrical Engineer- Projects

JOB GRADING:  C4

DEPARTMENT:  Engineering - Project

SITE:      Tarkwa Mine    

Position Summary:

The Engineering - Projects department of Tarkwa Gold Mine seeks to employ an experienced and outstanding individual to fill Electrical Engineer-Project position on a Two-Year Fixed Term Contract through a Third-Party Contractor.

The successful applicant will be responsible for designing, reviewing drawings as well as preparation of technical specifications and supervision of the mines’ infrastructural   projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive engineering feasibility and audits to identify, plan and prioritize capital improvement projects
• Preparation of conceptual and detailed Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) designs for the mine’s infrastructural projects
• Preparation of specifications, scopes of work, technical appraisals and cost estimates
• Providing technical clearance in facilities designs, reviewing drawings and supervision of E&I Works
• Preparing quality control plans and reports, conducting field inspections and audits, ensuring timely corrective actions, records and ensuring overall projects quality standards
• Ensuring safe commissioning of completed projects to ensure conformance to design and smooth handing over of projects to users
• Ensuring that Gold Fields’ Engineering policies and practices are integrated into designs
• Maintain a safe and friendly environment to ensure effective engineering standards and procedures are developed and implemented in compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements
• Providing technical advice to evaluate vendor and contractor bids

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in C.A.D, AutoCAD Software
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in the mining industry
• Must have a Mincom Sectional Engineer’s certificate of competency and be familiar with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182)
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English Language and the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
• Working knowledge of the Ghana Energy Commission, IEC, NEMA and the SAN, ISO inspection standards
• Ability to work for long hours under strenuous conditions, with a result-oriented attitude and should be able to work with less or no supervision
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Valid Ghanaian driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicles