Superintendent Mine Geology UG

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Ahafo South is Ghana’s largest gold mine and Newmont’s flagship operation in Africa. Commercial production began in 2006, and the site has produced more than 10 million ounces of gold. Located in Ghana’s Ahafo Region, Ahafo South operates both open-pit and underground mines and continues to grow, with new projects planned to extend production well beyond 2050. The mine plays an important role in the region as a major employer and a long-standing partner to its host communities. With a large and diverse workforce, many of whom come from neighbouring communities, Ahafo South has built a strong Always Safe culture supported by continuous learning, development and operational excellence. Joining Ahafo South offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career at the forefront of Ghana’s mining industry while contributing to an operation that creates lasting value for host communities and showcases Newmont’s commitment to responsible mining on a global stage.

##### Your Impact:

- Lead site underground geological activities to support resource optimization through grade control activities, mine to mill reconciliation, Geo-metallurgy and providing reliable updated geological models to support site planning.

##### As Part Of Our Team You Will:

- Adapt global standard methodologies to align with site deposit needs for deposit grade control activities, including appropriate drill, sample, assay techniques, data quality assurance, quality control, geologic interpretation, and reporting. Accountability for design, development and technical management of grade control and infill drill programs ranging from.
- Responsible for direct handling of annual Mine Geology staffing budget.
- Adapt global standard methodologies to align with site deposit needs to deliver mine to mill reconciliation reporting from a geological perspective that are integrated with the site reconciliation process.
- Adapt global standard methodologies to align with site needs for regular updates of the geological 3D digital modelling for use in site planning.
- Plan scope-of-work documentation, budgets and undertake activity to ensure site has appropriate Geo-metallurgical data available to optimize and de-risk site resource utilization.
- Lead the Mine Geology team including the co-ordination of the training and development and proactively drive FRM to identify relevant risks, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor for risks.
- Plan scope-of-work documentation, budgets, and manage geological consultants and assigned contracts. Work with consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations, while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for Mine Geology activities across all underground operations, ensuring consistent application of grade control practices, geological modelling, ore control, reconciliation processes, resource/reserve management, risk management, and compliance standards.
- Conduct and oversee periodic reconciliation activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the monthly underground reconciliation process, while identifying and addressing gaps and variances in a timely manner.
- Serve as the Qualified Person for all underground mineral resource and reserve estimation.

##### Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, or a related field.

Experience:

- Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in Mining.

Knowledge:

- Strong understanding of mine grade control activities - including appropriate drill, sample, assay techniques, data quality assurance, quality control, geologic interpretation, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of mine to mill reconciliation reporting and geological 3D digital modelling.
- Solid understanding of Geo-metallurgy, risk management and business improvement principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team. Experience in project and/or contract management.

Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency with mine grade control activities, including drill, sample, assay techniques, data quality assurance, quality control, geologic interpretation, and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency with mine to mill reconciliation reporting and geological 3D digital modelling.
- Competent in Geo-metallurgy, risk management and business improvement principles and practices.
- Competent proficiency with project and/or contract management.

Social Process Skills:

Self-awareness:

- Understand own behavior and is aware of impact on others.
- Adapt behavior to suit context and circumstances.
- Reflect on own behavior in a variety of situations, learning from interactions.
- Request feedback and identify areas for improvement.
- Recognize and accept the need to put the overall business needs ahead of their own and can deal with the internal conflict/stress that may generate.

Team process:

- Understand role as a team member and team leader (where applicable) and can adjust behavior as needed.
- Understand the behavior of other individuals and the effects on the team.
- Resolve conflicts as needed.
- Foster a climate that is inclusive and where team members feel safe to contribute, collaborate, receive feedback and coaching.

Collaboration:

- Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders by listening and asking questions to better understand others.
- Understand how to influence or negotiate with others to achieve productive outcomes.
- Effectively balance positive interactions with getting the work done.

##### Working Environment:

- The location for this position is in our Ahafo South mine site.

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