AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited Recruiting Now 2020

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, 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

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician – Winders.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Mechanical Technician – Winders is accountable for general mechanical maintenance of winding machinery, ore transport equipment and materials movers in a safe and compliant (primarily with LI2182) manner as instructed during refurbishment, later maintenance, of the Winder Equipment.

The work is to be executed in accordance with detailed tasking in accordance with applicable Government of Ghana and AGAG safety and environmental requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work compliantly with the requirement of Government of Ghana Agencies, environmental, health & safety legislation and AGAG regulation
• Accept personal responsibility for his own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his work
• Interface with Contractors as directed and/or Construction teams regarding mechanical work tasks for refurbishment works and planned works that support the overall work plan, schedule and expectations.
• Attend training, development and performance improvement training as required
• Execute mechanical refurbishment and maintenance work items as tasked – compliant and in accordance with all relevant regulations from Government of Ghana and AGAG
• Execute daily pre-start checks of equipment/tools prior to leaving workshop. Escalate and report any anomalies to immediate supervisor
• Assess all equipment required for completion of the tasked work, create checklist and transport all tools necessary for task completion
• Recognise any machine, equipment or crane operation anomalies that would indicate requirements for maintenance, report and escalate.
• Provide data and information to support the Maintenance Planner to close out work orders in SAP on completion of the tasked work for all process plant and equipment refurbishment and maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Secondary education level
• Certificate of successful completion of respected mechanical trade apprenticeship (example: City and Guilds, NVTI Grade I)

Experience 

• Three (3+) years of experience of post-apprenticeship work in a mechanical trade in winder maintenance
• Familiarity with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation
• Familiarity with working in compliance with LI2182

Technical Competencies

• Fully literate and numerate
• Fully competent in the electrical trade
• Knowledge in crane safe operation

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with a detailed CVs.