Lead Engineer: Electricals - Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited

Job Purpose

The Lead Engineer Electrical is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and reliability of electrical power control systems and equipment systems control within the gold processing plant. The role ensures quality, sustainable and efficient operation of plant electrical systems, power systems controls, VSD parameters tuning and industrial switchgear relays configurations to maximize plant throughput, gold recovery, equipment reliability and operational safety.

The Lead Engineer Electrical supervises engineers, Junior engineers and Technicians, supports plant optimization projects, and works closely with operations, metallurgy, maintenance, Instrumentation and IT teams to improve plant performance and minimize downtime.

The candidate ensures all maintenance work complies with mining safety regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures outlined by Cardinal Namdini. Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks and incident investigations. Lead and coordinate the maintenance activities of the plant’s electrical systems to ensure optimal equipment reliability, availability, and performance in support of safe, continuous, and efficient gold processing operations.

Analyzes current equipment; identifies areas of inefficiency and needs for improvement; designs and develops electrical and instrumentation systems to meet those needs.

Collaborate with other engineers to develop accurate, efficient equipment and electrical systems in accordance with safety and usability standards and client expectations.

The candidate should have previous experience in operation of gold process plant, high/medium voltage switching, project, energy efficiency management, power systems auditing and Simocode programming will be advantageous.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the optimal availability, reliability, and performance of plant equipment. This combines technical, supervisory, and planning duties to ensure continuous production.

• Prepare specifications and datasheets in accordance with engineering requirements to ensure technical and regulatory compliances are met and ensure that all standard operating procedures comply with specifications, quality standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with electrical and instrumentation equipment vendors, to ensure compliance with project specifications. Selection of electrical equipment types, cable sizes and protection type and review drawings, calculations, design reports, etc. by vendors

• Responsible for developing training programs in electrical and automation disciplines, providing systematic training to technical personnel, skilled workers, maintenance staff, and personnel in related positions on specialized skills, safety operating procedures, emergency response, maintenance standards, electrical safety regulations, and other relevant topics, thereby enhancing team operational capabilities and safety awareness.

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure technical documentation, drawings, and manuals are updated and available.

• Work with planners to create effective maintenance schedules and ensure work orders are executed on time.

• Optimize spare parts inventory to avoid overstocking and shortages. Manage lead times for critical items.

• Performs any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum qualification (s)

• Recognized Degree / Advance Diploma / Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.

• Mincom Competency Certificate, Minimum of Registered Inspection Engineer

• Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers will be an added advantage

Experience (Minimum)

• A minimum of 8 years working experience in gold mineral processing; at least 5 years in a Senior Electrical supervisor role including large-scale fixed asset management experience.

Knowledge (In-depth)

• In depth understanding of electronics, electrical systems and electrical drives and switch gears are a requirement

• Deep knowledge of mining electrical safety regulations, such as Ghana's L.I. 2184, and safety protocols like LOTO, arc flash prevention, and hazardous areas classification.

• Proficient in root cause analysis, thermography, insulation resistance testing, and using CMMS platforms like SAP or Pronto.

• Experience troubleshooting communication issues between electrical drives and plant control systems.

• Proficient in motor starting methods, synchronization, fault diagnostics, and VFD parameter tuning

• Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations relevant to safety and the environment for the mining industry.

Skills

• Ability to use KPIs to track equipment availability, maintenance effectiveness, and workforce productivity.

• Skilled in planning and executing maintenance schedules to prevent unplanned downtime.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Supervisory skills and good contractor management skills

• Experience with CAD software, MS Office.

Leadership and behavioural attributes

• Proven ability to lead and motivate large, multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.

• Strong analytical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-pressure operational environments.

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required

• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.

• Extended working hours involved

• Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme weather.

• Stringent deadlines

• High volume work

• Routine / non-routine duties

• Medically fit for the position and environment

• Sense of Responsibility and Commitment

• Pro-activity and Dynamism

• Persistence and Flexibility

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