Maintenance Manager - Facilities, Services & Fleet - AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as MAINTENANCE MANAGER – FACILITIES, SERVICES & FLEET

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Maintenance Manager – Facilities, Services & Fleet is accountable for the development and implementation of world-class maintenance practices for Underground and Surface Mobile Plant, and infrastructure/facilities maintenance. The application of operational engineering policies, standards, systems, and procedures to maximise plant availability in a sustainable, cost-effective manner and minimise operational risks to meet the business’ strategic objective.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver the Safety Management plan elements for the areas under the incumbent’s control.
• Provide technical input to the management to develop the safety management plan, consistent with AGA’s standards.
• Review the application of safety standards and work practices for the area.
• Apply HSE regulations with zero tolerance to breaches.
• Demonstrate safety behaviour consistent with AGAG’s vision and values.
• Lead by example to create a safe working environment, where risks are assessed and managed, so tasks are performed without risk of injury or harm.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve design and field safety performance.
• Execute the maintenance activities, following the Government of Ghana’ legislations, directives and guidance.
• Issue environmental-related instructions to any employees at the workplace as required to achieve compliance.
• As a minimum, achieve zero reportable environmental incidents, zero compliance breaches and no events requiring public disclosure.
• Establish the team required to support the role holder in executing the work and operational budget.
• Using AGA’s How we Work guidelines, clearly define the roles and accountabilities of subordinates.
• Prepare and execute training and development plans.
• Ensure the organisation structure is capable of delivering the maintenance strategy.
• Provide input to Operational Readiness for the Fleet, Facilities and Services maintenance throughout the operation.
• Engage and develop appropriately skilled, capable, and experienced personnel in the area of accountability.
• Ensure the work carried out by the maintenance team is of a standard that supports the operational requirements of the equipment and is at optimum cost.
• Identify sub-standard work practices and take action to eliminate them and identify the root cause of these poor work practices.
• Assign tasks to subordinates in line with achieving the agreed production plan.
• Lead a team of engineers to specify, design, analyse and verify new components and systems.
• Prepare the departmental budget that supports the company’s objectives and strategy.
• Ensure cost impacts in the area of accountability are evaluated, approved, and budget is revised.
• Identify, communicate, and implement potential cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage the department in line with the operational budget.
• Identify all current and potential risks promptly to Maintenance activities utilising the established Risk Management System, identifying activities and strategies to eliminate, manage or mitigate these risks.
• Develop an asset management strategy in the area of accountability based on the Obuasi Operations expected life of mine (LOM).
• Utilise the SAP asset maintenance management system in maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Management Plan as a key Project Execution Plan sub-plan in the area of accountability.
• Provide input and support into establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budget, schedule, and construction work packs for refurbishment activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve cost, schedule, quality and safety outcomes to all engineering, mining, refurbishment and construction activities undertaken.
• Support the Senior Manager – Engineering by providing input into the development of the commissioning plan for the underground infrastructure.
• Inspect all refurbishment works to ensure works are delivered in accordance with applicable designs, specifications and expectations.
• Proactively identify and manage change to avoid the potential cost, schedule and quality issues.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent.
• Financial, Commercial and Project management through work experience and courses.

Experience 

• An experienced mechanical/ maintenance engineer with 10+ years’ experience in an underground environment.
• HME/LME experience
• Surface Mine Infrastructure (SMI), and Surface Support Infrastructure (SSI) maintenance background. Experience in management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC) and Mobile equipment.
• Dewatering
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of SAP PM module.

Technical Competencies

• Strong maintenance competencies in fixed plants and mobile equipment
• 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.
• Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties.
• Legally astute to project delivery and maintenance systems.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel
• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge in AGA standards
• Knowledge in OEM legalities and mining regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of good engineering practices
• and the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies.

Leadership Competencies

• Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing those outputs.
• Continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering outputs.
• Model work behaviours 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.

Legal Requirements

• Must possess Engineering Managers Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana.
• Professional Certificated Engineer with a relevant certification body
• The ability to obtain both.