AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Mechanical Technician

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.