Job Description

Location:
Obuasi, GH
Post Start Date: Dec 9, 2025

AngloGold Ashanti ("AGA"), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.



AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.



We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as per the details below:

JOB POSTING

: SENIOR VENTILATION ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT

: MINE PLANNING & TECHNICAL SERVICES

STRATUM OF ROLE

: II L

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

: PERMANENT

CLOSING DATE

: 30TH DECMEBER 2025

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of the role of the Senior Ventilation Engineer is to plan, manage and ensure an occupational environment that is conducive to good health and productivity

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

+ Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion. + Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
+ Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
+ Investigate all environmental incidents in assigned work areas and prepare reports with recommendations for the Departmental Manager for onward submission to the Environmental Manager or his representative.
+ Provide safe and conducive work environment by ensuring adequate ventilation in all working areas.
+ Identify and schedule primary ventilation construction including Care & Maintenance areas of the mine
+ Prepare and be accountable for the planning of mine ventilation works, including the placement of secondary fans, the siting and design of regulators and stoppings and the sealing of stopes to deliver the required minimum quantities of fresh air to scheduled working places.
+ Work with the Mine Captains and Supervisors to get ventilation works carried out in a timely manner and to the specified standard of quality
+ Communicate the Short-Term ventilation planning to all mining team.
+ Have ownership and be accountable for issuing blasting time and input ventilation information into ventilation logbook for statutory requirements.
+ Prepare and submit statutory ventilation reports
+ Plan and be accountable for the outputs from primary ventilation surveys. This includes airflow, pressure, and contaminant surveys at active and Care & Maintenance sections of the mine
+ Update mine emergency escape route plans
+ Prepare and issue Ventilation Work Instructions (stope & development blast, construction, etc)
+ Identify business improvement opportunities within the work area.
+ Ensure compliance in areas of Mine ventilation and Occupational Health as per Ghana Mining Regulations.
+ Have ownership and be responsibility of ventilation network planning and survey throughout the mine
+ Provide technical advice to mine operation on ventilation system deviations/deficiencies and solutions

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

BSc. Mining Engineering or its equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in underground mining environment

Legal Requirements

Mine Captain Certificate of Competency is an added advantage. Shift Boss Certificate of Competency is an added advantage. Blasting Certificate is an added advantage. Mine Rescue Certificate is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge in Mine planning software preferably Surpac/Deswik Knowledge in the use of AutoCAD Advance Knowledge in Ventsim

Other Competencies

Managing oneself - taking ownership of one's personal development. Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship; Building trust & accountability - displaying high levels of integrity and honesty; Maximizing performance & achievement of results - solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results.




MODE OF APPLICATION



Interested applicants should review the requirements and upload the necessary documents to apply for the job.

CLOSING DATE: 30TH DECEMBER, 2025

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage females to apply.



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Requisition ID: 28564
Category: Underground Mining
Posting Salary: Market Related
Post End Date: Dec 16, 2025