Mining - Operations (Mining, Resources & Energy) Full time West African Resources Limited is an ASX listed gold company (trading symbol: WAF).
West African Resources is committed to delivering shareholder value through well managed operations and project development activities in West Africa, in addition to a strategy of growth through targeted exploration and development opportunities.
The Company owns and operates the Sanbrado Gold Operation which is located approximately 90km east-southeast of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and encompasses both underground and open pit mining operations.
Sanbrado is on track to produce 190,000-210,000oz at Sanbrado in 2024 at AISC of Kiaka Gold Project The Company also acquired the Kiaka Gold Project (Kiaka) in 2021. Kiaka is large-scale, permitted development open pit project and hosts 7.7Moz gold Mineral Resource (280Mt at 0.9 g/t Au). Kiaka has a long-life, low-cost project averaging 219,000ozpa for 18.5 years at AISC of US$1,052/oz.
Construction of the Kiaka Gold Project is well underway, including the processing mills, camp, building infrastructure, civil works, community projects and operational readiness activities.
THE ROLE West African Resources is seeking to employ an experienced Open Pit Mining Manager to lead the Open Pit Mining team at Sanbrado.
The Open Pit Mining Manager is responsible for the production, cost and safety performance of the open pit mining operation, including satellite pits. Essential to the role will be an applicant who has an operational employment history managing open pit gold mining operations. The role will be supported by an experienced technical services team.
This role has become available as a result of an internal appointment. The successful candidate will be well supported in the handover of responsibilities.
West African Resources is seeking applications from experienced gold mining professionals with the following skills and experience: Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering (essential);Extensive gold mining operational experience in a senior or leadership role;Experience managing a mining contractor, or past experience working as a project manager for a mining contractor is essential;Experience leading an owner mining team would be highly regarded;The proven ability leading high performing and safe operations, aligned with cost and production targets;A demonstrated ability to lead and develop capabilities in a cohesive and high achieving multi discipline mining team;A proven background in leading a safe working culture;Mining experience West Africa or international operations would be highly regarded.CONDITIONS AND SITE FACILITIES The successful applicant will be offered an excellent remuneration package, commensurate with skills and experience.
The accommodation facilities at our Sanbrado Operation are well established with purpose built rooms and excellent camp facilities.
The accommodation / camp offers an excellent range of quality food, WIFI, mobile / cell network, social functions and recreational facilities including: swimming pool, gym, multi-purpose court used for soccer and cricket, a Padel / Pickleball (Paddle Tennis) court, and push bikes which are available for use.
HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and an introductory covering letter (word or PDF) by following the "APPLY NOW" prompts.
Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately. Further information is available about the Sanbrado Gold Project on the Company website: www.westafricanresources.com
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