AngloGold Ashanti Engineering Jobs in Obuasi
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AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine has been redeveloped 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.
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ROLE PURPOSE
The Electrical Technician – Surface reports to the Electrical Supervisor – Surface and is accountable for general low and medium voltage electrical maintenance and installations such as, Power Kiosk Maintenance, Housing electrical and industrial maintenance, LV distribution maintenance, Workshop overhead cranes maintenance and repairs, compressors, overhead powerlines, workshops machines, generator maintenance water treatment plants, MV voltage switching and breaker maintenance in a safe and compliant manner as instructed during maintenance of the Surface Electrical & Instrumentation infrastructure.
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.
- Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan.
- Accept personal responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his/her work.
- Work compliantly with the requirement of government of Ghana Agencies, environmental, health and safety legislation and AGAG regulation.
- Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of assigned job
- Must correct, or report to supervisor any observed environmental deviations, practices and conditions as well as make suggestions to improve any aspect of environmental management
- Interface with contractors as directed and or construction team regarding electrical work tasks for project work and planned works that support the overall work plan, schedule, and expectations
- Attend training, development, and performance improvement training as required
- Execute electrical refurbishment and maintenance work items as tasked – compliant and in accordance with all relevant regulations from Government of Ghana and AGAG
- Gather information for the Electrical Supervisor – Underground for reporting performance
- Execute daily pre-start checks of equipment/tools prior to leaving workshop. Escalate and report any anomalies
- Assess all equipment required for completion of tasked work, create checklist, and transport all tools necessary for task completion.
- Recognize any machine and electrical equipment anomalies that would indicate requirement for maintenance, report and escalate.
- Provide data and information to support the Maintenance Planner/Electrical Supervisor to close out work orders in SAP on completion of tasked work for all underground and maintenance activities.
- Execute work in a timely manner.
- Carry out work cost effectively.
- Stop any underground electrical equipment operation if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Minimum of Electrical Engineering Technician Certificate Part II or equivalent
- Certificate of successful completion of respected electrical trade apprenticeship
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Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience or post-apprenticeship work in an electrical trade.
Technical Competencies
- Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation
- Fully literate and numerate
- Fully competent in electrical trade
- Knowledge in heavy machine safe operation
- Knowledge in troubleshooting faults in electrical systems
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