MANAGER, MINES – GUYANA GEOLOGY & MINES COMMISSION

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications arc invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned pensionable vacancy:-

MANAGER, MINES

Reports to: The Commissioner

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for monitoring and recording all mining and quarrying activities to facilitate the implementation of internationally acceptable mining standards, practices and culture as set out by the 1LO, UN, 1CMM and ensuring compliance with the Laws of Guyana.

Responsibilities

This person is responsible for:

ADVISING on the formulation of policies affecting the Mining

Sector with respect to orientation of orc body; planning and designing of surface Mines; quarries and explosives; directing and supervising Underground Mining Development in terms of the layout and construction of tunnels, adits, shafts, etc. associated with the exploitation of mineral deposits as wcl I as associated costs and safety.

PREPARING mine plans and recommending mine equipment for any new or ongoing mining venture undertaken by the Commission or any other agency.

SUPERVISING research on problems of mining engineering, mineral processing and rock mechanics.

SUPERVISING mine development drilling and related activities contained therein.

COORDINATING the compliance activities to ensure adherence with Mining Act and Regulations and advising on the imposition of sanctions in relation to breaches of the Mining Act and Regulations.

COORDINATING monitoring and enforcement of the Mining Amendment Regulations 2005 (known as the Environmental Regulations).

KEEPING abreast with the development of protocols, conventions, and other international