AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited Vacancies 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: Winder Engine Driver.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Winder Engine Driver is accountable for operating hoists and cage winders compliant with LI2182, safely, in accordance with other compliance requirements, operational and standards, systems and procedures to maximise plant availability in a compliant, safe, sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety
• Operate / Drive Winder (Man & Rock) in Compliance with LI2182 (Adansi – 3, GCS-3, BSVS-3, KMS-3, KRS-3)
• Conduct periodic audits of all Winding equipment in area of operation and report
• Identify actions for continuous improvement and that operability to requirements is ensured
• Organize information for the Senior Winder Driver to allow development of condition monitoring routes and checks for infrastructure equipment;
• Execute daily work checks on a routine scheduled basis. This include visual checks, motor current and flux data collection
• Report any anomalies to Senior Winder Driver for the generation of work requests in SAP as required for refurbishment/ maintenance planning and scheduling
• Carry out daily pre-start and/or shift handover checks and complete check sheets as required according to the established schedules and also per plant requirements.
• Complete shift short interval control sheets as required
• Monitor operating parameters on the integrated control system and take corrective action as indicated or required
• Log monitored equipment performance on asset health system and take proactive measures to register and escalate symptoms of potential failure to Senior Winder Driver
• Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used and report to Senior Winder Driver

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Secondary Education

Experience 

• An experienced Winder Driver with 5+ years’ experience in underground mining

Legal Requirement

• Winder Engine Driver’s certificate of competency issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in accordance with LI2182

Technical Competencies

• Strong Winder Operations competencies in underground mining
• Excellent knowledge of requirements of LI2182
• Should have analytical skills to be able to evaluate information and solve complex problems.
• Detail oriented to understand complex systems, and recognition that a minor error can cause major problems
• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing

Closing Date : 20 July, 2020