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Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (“UMAA”) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International, carrying out underground development and production works for the AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi) Mine.
UMAA is seeking to employ qualified, experienced, and motivated Electrical – Instrumentation Technician, Radio Technician and Auto Electrician to join our Team. This is an Obuasi-based Fixed Term Contract position with a competitive work roster at its operation in Obuasi. Remuneration package includes an attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidate.
The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome-focused environment.
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Auto Electrician
An Auto Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical and electronic systems on mining vehicles and heavy mobile equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements
- Conduct all preventative, scheduled & breakdown maintenance on underground mobile equipment.
- Electrical fault and failure diagnostics as required.
- Parts identification and parts ordering.
- A high regard for and practice health and safety always.
- Attend to defects raised on pre-start reports, breakdown sheets and over-inspection reports
- Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance as required.
- Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor.
- Provide relevant feedback to the supervisor and co-workers regarding equipment performance and conditions
- Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all equipment within area of responsibility
- Ensure availability of machinery
- Identify spares requirements and order according to the mine procedure
- Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and availability of equipment
- Adhere to policies and procedures
- Perform all functions included in the above duties and responsibilities with due regard to the health, safety and the environment
- Willing to work overtime, standby, shifts rotation.
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Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum of 3 (Three) years’ previous experience in the auto electrical field in a mechanized mine operating Underground Haulage equipment is essential.
- Recognized Auto Electrical Trade Certificate through a recognized apprenticeship or institution or MINCOM Certification.
- Underground mining experience will be an added advantage.
- A positive & proactive attitude toward safety and hazard identification.
- A positive work ethic in line with company values.
- Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive underground.
- Flexibility and willingness to assist with varied tasks and responsibilities.
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve.
- Ability to workday and night rotation.
- Good verbal and written communication in English.
- Good hands-on knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
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