Bogger Operator

Asante Gold Corporation is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production.

All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba, and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana's Golden Triangle. Asante is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. We co-listed our shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange to allow a whole new group of Ghanaian investors the opportunity to invest in the growth of their own local gold mining industry.
Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Our experienced team members are our most precious asset, having discovered, explored and developed more than 24Moz of gold resources and reserves in Ghana; and having managed Ghana's largest underground mine.

About This Role

Bog all development and production headings, load trucks and maintain road works with the operations in a safe and efficient manner for underground mining.

Key Responsibilities

• Bog face and clear development areas as directed.
• Load material from stopes and dump into trucks safely and efficiently.
• Conduct backfilling operations as required.
• Clear sumps and maintain the Water Storage Facility.
• Monitor bucket counts per stope and perform bogging in line with instructions.
• Inspect and perform routine checks on equipment prior to operation.
• Document and carry out pre-shift walk-around inspections and monitor instrument gauges frequently.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of underground mining processes and operations.
• Ensure all activities comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Promote and practice company environmental, health, safety, and operational policies and procedures.
• Complete end-of-shift duties including equipment status checks, data reporting, and handover to the next shift.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies

• Minimum of basic educational qualifications in NVTI or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A minimum of at five (5) years' working experience at Underground and 3 years as a Bogger Operator.
• Possess Equipment Operator's certification from the Minerals Commission.
• Advance knowledge and/or experience with the operation of Boggers.
• Currently employed in an underground operation as a Bogger Operator.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and good personal behavior.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of Boggers and Trucks.
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• Possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive underground.