AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Mechanical Technician – Material Handling

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

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

JOB ROLE

The Mechanical Technician – Material Handling is accountable for executing all tasked maintenance work on underground/Surface conveyor systems (shift -3, regular-3), 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
  • Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
  • Gather information for the Materials Handling Supervisor for reporting performance
  • Execute all tasked maintenance work on underground/surface conveyor systems (shift -3, regular-3)  Identify actions for continuous improvement and that compliant operability to requirements is ensured
  • Organise and report information for the Materials Handling Supervisor to allow development of condition monitoring routes and checks for infrastructure equipment;
  • Execute designated and tasked daily work checks on a routine scheduled basis.
  • Report any anomalies to Materials Handling Supervisor for the generation of work requests in SAP as required for 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.
  • 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
  • Complete shift short interval control sheets as required
  • Monitor operating parameters in accordance with standards provided and take corrective action as indicated or required
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate potential cost reduction initiatives to the Supervisor
  • Propose cost savings projects
  • Execute work in a timely manner; escalate real or potential delays to the Supervisor
  • Log monitored equipment performance for entry in asset health system and take proactive measures to register and escalate symptoms of potential failure to Materials Handling Supervisor
  • Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used and report to Materials Handling Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Secondary/Technical Education
  • Completed mechanical apprenticeship from recognized scheme – example City and Guilds, National Vocation Level 1

Experience 

  • An experienced mechanical tradesperson with 5+ years’ experience in underground mining (Preferably on Material Handling Systems)
  • Inspecting/Operating Certificate of Competency from Mincom will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong Mechanical Maintenance competencies in underground mining
  • Sound project management skills
  • 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.
  • Legally astute with respect to project delivery and maintenance systems
  • Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge in AGA standards
  • Demonstrated understanding of good Engineering practices and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies.

 

Leadership Competencies

 

  • Model work behaviors for your subordinates,
  • Consistent with the company values
  • Proven ability to initiate and drive the construction project through its life cycle.
  • To support and motivate the construction project team to deliver the project goals.
  • Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.
  • Create an environment of teamwork and willingness to help coworkers
  • Able to work different kinds of people
  • Organizational skills to keep track of many workers, schedules, and budgets all at once.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click here to apply.

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