AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Mechanical Technician

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Mechanical Technician.

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with mines and exploration projects in four different regions namely – Continental Africa, Americas, Australasia and South Africa. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

Job Description

Company: AngloGold Ashanti
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Mechanical Technician – STP/WT/TSF reports to the Mechanical Supervisor – STP/WT/TSF and is accountable for general mechanical maintenance on STP / WT / TSF covering day/night shift and reliever in a safe and compliant manner as instructed during refurbishment, later maintenance, of the STP/WT/TSF infrastructure.

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.
Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
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
If expedient, provide detailed movement signals to crane operators for machine/equipment locating
Execute daily pre-start checks of equipment/tools prior to leaving workshop. Escalate and report any anomalies
Assess all equipment required for completion of the tasked work, create checklist and transport all tools necessary for task completion
Recognize 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
Stop equipment operation if there exists high risk or unsafe to be used
Report and escalate directly to the Supervisor – STP/WT/TSF on issues recognized

Qualifications

Secondary education level
Certificate of successful completion of respected mechanical trade apprenticeship (example: City and Guilds)

Experience

Five (5) years of experience of post apprenticeship work in a mechanical trade
Familiarity with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation

Technical Competencies