AngloGold Ashanti Recruitment for Mechanical Technician

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

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: Obuasi
Job type: Full-Time

Role

The Shaft Maintenance Technician is accountable for executing statutory Inspections of Shafts, Transporting and Slinging of Materials and all other shaft related Jobs in accordance with and ensuring compliance 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.

Responsibilities

Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety
Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
Gather information for the Senior Winder Driver for reporting performance
Execute statutory Inspections of Shafts, Transporting and Slinging of Materials and all Other shaft related Jobs in accordance with and ensuring compliance with LI2182
Identify actions for continuous improvement and that compliant operability to requirements is ensured
Organise and report information for the Shaft 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 Shaft Supervisor/Shaft Log Book 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 ( Slings, Chain Blocks, Wire Ropes etc.), 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 Shaft Maintenance Supervisor
Report directly to the Shaft Supervisor on issues
Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used and report to Shaft Supervisor

Requirements

Qualification

Secondary/Technical Education
Completed mechanical apprenticeship from recognized scheme – example City and Guilds, National Vocation Level 1
Certificate of competency issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in accordance with LI2182

Experience

An experienced mechanical tradesperson with 5+ years’ experience in underground mining
Working knowledge of L2182
Must have worked in a Similar Position and Conversant with Shaft Signalling

Technical Competencies

Strong Mechanical Maintenance competencies in underground mining
Excellent knowledge of requirements of LI2182
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.

Note; Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click here to apply.

Application Deadline: 28TH February 2019.