AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited Recruitment 2023

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

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Oil Lab Technologist is responsible for performing all analytical testing for mining production, process, and other engineering-related samples. The role holder will assist the Tribologist in ensuring that all diagnostic tests on oil samples are done according to standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Assist Tribologist in Oil Sample analysis and other related work
• Receiving, registering and preparing specimens and samples for analyzes
• Management of samples received in the laboratory
• To analyze, compute and record sample test data and results, using computer-controlled laboratory apparatus and instruments in conjunction with the integrated LIMS automatic data transfer system
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support investigations.
• Liaising with field engineers for samples collection, submissions and receipts
• Dispatching sampling kits to engineering sections
• Laboratory inventory and consumable management
• Laboratory apparatus, glassware and testing area management
• Participate in OHS meetings and safety committee meetings in areas of responsibility.
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Identify, communicate, and implement potential cost reduction initiatives
• Propose cost savings projects
• Execute work in a timely manner
• Monitor equipment performance on asset health system and take proactive measures to address symptoms of potential failure.
• Report directly to the Tribologist on issues and identify and execute improvement projects
• Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of  HND Lab Technology/Technician certificate or equivalent

Experience 

• 1 – 2 years in a commercial lab, petrochemical products manufacturing company, oil & gas industry, pharmaceutical industry, or in a mining related on-site oil lab

Legal Requirements

• MINCOM Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competency

Technical Competencies

• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
• Must be Computer literate
• Knowledge of MS Office applications