Conveyor & Skip Operator - 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 Conveyor & Skip Operator.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• To safely operate the skip and conveyor systems for effective and efficient material transportation to required designated bins and hoppers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Comply with AGAG Environmental Management, compliance and other legal requirements.
• Take action to prevent environmental pollution
• Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of the assigned job
• Ensure efficient operation of the Skip and Conveyor systems
• Manage chutes and loading flasks for efficient loading of the skip to achieve set targets
• Maintain good working knowledge of the operations of both skipping and conveyor activities
• Generate and produce reports of all shifts occurrence including ore or waste skipped, breakdown, changeovers etc.
• Ensure material usage are as per plan and prevent wastage
• Identify the necessary hazard that can damage infrastructural installations/systems and correct anomalies during operations
• Share knowledge and skills within the team and work towards shift target achievement
• Report to the supervisor of any suspected collusion.
• Ensure that the workplace is well housekept
• Comply with all best practices and corporate standards
• Strictly work with developed standard operating procedures/job safety analysis (SOPs/JSA) to execute all assigned projects

Qualification Required & Experience

• WASSCE / SSCE / Post JHS Education

Experience

• 3 years experience in underground operations is an advantage
• Knowledge of underground skipping and conveyor work systems is an advantage

Location: Obuasi