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Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Leading and managing daily operations of the tailings storage facility, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and leadership to a team of operators and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Overseeing monitoring systems, conducting routine inspections, and implementing maintenance programs to ensure ongoing integrity and stability of the tailings storage structure.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with local, state, and regulatory bodies, as well as company standards; preparing and submitting required regulatory reports.
• Conducting ongoing risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing measures to minimize environmental impact and hazards associated with tailings storage.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost-saving measures within the facility.

Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Lead and managed the day-to-day operations of the gold room, overseeing the entire gold processing workflow, from receipt to final product, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.
• Provided guidance, training, and leadership to a team of technicians and operators working in the gold room. Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw and managed the processing of gold-bearing material, including smelting, refining, and precipitation processes, ensuring high recovery rates and purity levels.
• Implemented and maintained strict quality control measures to ensure the purity and quality of the final gold product. Perform regular assays and quality checks.
• Coordinated maintenance schedules, troubleshot equipment issues, and collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure optimal functionality of processing equipment.
• Monitored inventory levels of chemicals, reagents, and supplies required for gold processing.

Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Lead and managed the daily operations of the plant, overseeing production activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining quality standards.
• Provided leadership and guidance to a team of plant operators and technicians. Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Monitored production processes, troubleshot issues, and ensured optimal plant performance and efficiency. Implement measures to improve productivity without compromising safety or quality.
• Coordinated and scheduled maintenance activities for plant machinery and equipment. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely repairs and minimize downtime.
• Implemented and maintained quality control measures to ensure products meet company standards. Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to identify and address any deviations.
• Managed inventory levels of raw materials and supplies required for production. Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of resources.

Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Coordinated and planned production schedules, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demands.
• Managed resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to ensure smooth production operations. Coordinate with procurement and other departments for timely availability of resources.
• Monitored workflow to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Implemented and maintained quality control measures to ensure products meet specified standards. Conduct inspections and address any deviations from quality requirements.
• Maintained accurate production records, including inventory levels, production reports, and quality control documentation. Prepare regular reports on production metrics and performance.
• Identified opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Lead and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the process plant, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, and production targets.
• Provided leadership and guidance to a team of operators, technicians, and support staff. Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Monitored and optimized process plant operations to maximize efficiency, throughput, and product quality while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Coordinated and scheduled maintenance activities for plant machinery and equipment. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely and effective repairs.
• Implemented and maintained stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet specified standards. Conduct regular inspections and address any deviations.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and company policies. Prepare reports on plant performance, production metrics, and maintenance activities.

Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana

• Managed Gold Plant operations, overseeing processing plant outlet and related operations personnel, ensuring an integrated approach to Mill Management to achieve monthly production targets.
• Collaborated with mining, maintenance, and metallurgical teams, to ensure adherence to production guidelines.
• Actively liaised with regulatory bodies, internal and external agencies, and all departments, ensuring compliance with auditing requirements and meeting set expectations and targets.
• Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by best industry practices.
• Led a multi-disciplinary maintenance and operational team of 45 personnel for the tailing facility across three shifts.
• Took responsibility for Perseus Mining Gold Plant Production/operations, focusing on safety and serving as the Cyanide Champion.

Bibiani, Western North Region, Ghana

• Mentored and coached Plant Shift Supervisors.
• Offered On-the-Job Training to Plant Operators