AngloGold Ashanti Job Vacancy For Tower Crane Rigger

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, 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  TOWER CRANE RIGGER

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT 

The Tower Crane Rigger is accountable for directing the Surface Processing Plant tower cranes operation to support the construction, refurbishment and maintenance work through the application of compliant, safe operational and engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximize plant availability in a compliant, safe, sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare loads or materials for movement. This includes dismantling machinery and storing materials appropriately so that they’re safe and protected during the move.
• Set Up Moved Machinery. This mostly includes aligning the machinery in its new spot, levelling it properly, and anchoring it so it doesn’t move during use.
• Store rigging equipment to stay in good condition
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Select gear such as slings, shackles, chokers and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to manoeuvre over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Qualification 

• At least secondary school certificate from relevant high school
• Crane/Tower crane Rigger trade certification from relevant institution is compulsory or Completed a one- to three-year apprenticeship program or industry courses in crane operating or Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
• Must have crane rigger’s certificate from a Statutory body

Experience

• An experienced Crane/Tower Crane Rigger with 8+ years’ experience in construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface plants or mines and other similar locations.