Job Vacancies at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Winder Specialist – Electrical
2.) Maintenance Specialist – Process Plant
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.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Winder Specialist – Electrical
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Winder Specialist – Electrical is accountable for monitoring and control of quality of winder electrical technicians and thus of the winding equipment to ensure the operation is at all times compliant, safe, in accordance with operational and Engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximize plant availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Provide Safety Management plan elements for the areas under the incumbent’s control
• Provide technical input to the Superintendent Winders & Shafts for inclusion to the Safety Manager, Refurbishment Manager, Planning Manager, Technical Services Manager and Construction Manager in order to develop the safety management plan for the construction and refurbishment works, consistent with AGA’s Integrated Management System and Standards.
• Ensure monitoring and data collection to demonstrate execution of the Operation, Supervision and training of Winder Electrical personnel in Compliance to LI2182, accordance with the Government of Ghana conditions of approvals and the site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Communicate environmental-related workplace instruction to any employees
• Ensure zero reportable environmental incidents, zero compliance breaches and no events requiring public disclosure
• Monitor Winder Electrical team processes that support in the execution of the role
• Using AGA’s How we Work guidelines, clearly define the roles and accountabilities of subordinates.
• For the electrical aspects of following winding work activities, ensure the processes are in place for timely completion of training on: winding and ore skip equipment
• Design and put in place reporting structure to provide major inputs to Maintenance Manager - UG to allow reporting of Operational Readiness for the winding operations.
• Monitor the compliant completion of the winding aspects of the Operational Readiness plan for the mining teams including localisation plan.
• Monitor and ensure the work carried out by the underground maintenance team on the winding equipment is of a standard that is compliant, supports the operational requirements of the equipment and is at optimum cost
• Identify sub-standard work practices, identify root cause and eliminate by corrective action.
• Task subordinates in line with achieving the agreed production plan
• Coordinate the departmental budget that supports the company’s objectives and strategy
• Ensure cost impacts in area of accountability are evaluated, approved and budget is revised
• Identify, communicate and implement potential cost reduction initiatives
• Verify that the electrical training aspects of winder refurbishment remain within the approved project schedule, achieving all critical intermediate milestones.
• Develop the risk and risk mitigation plans and activities for all winder training work.
• Develop the plan to ensure winder competence and availability is developed in line with the Obuasi Operations expected life of mine.
• Develop and maintain the electrical training portion of the Winding Engineering Management Plan, as a key Project Execution Plan sub plan for the area of accountability
• Arrange input and support into establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budget, schedule, and construction work packs for refurbishment activities.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent.
• Financial, Commercial and Project management through work experience and courses.
Experience
• An experienced Engineer with 5+ years’ experience in underground mining
• Experience of training electrical personnel from scratch to compliant certification
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of SAP PM module.
Legal Requirement
• Must possess Superintendent Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana. Or Winder Operations Specialist Certificate or Similar – issued by the Government of Ghana or an international certificate valid in Ghana
• Professional Certificated Specialist with a relevant certification body.
Technical Competencies
• Strong Winder Operations competencies in underground mining will be an advantage
• 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 with respect 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
• Must possess Superintendent Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana. Or Winder Operations Specialist Certificate or Similar – issued by the Government of Ghana or an international certificate valid in Ghana
• Professional Certificated Specialist with a relevant certification body.
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 14 March, 2021
2.) Maintenance Specialist – Process Plant
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
• The Maintenance Specialist is accountable for maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment are monitored and controlled to standard, through the application of operational engineering policies, standards, processes and procedures to maximise plant availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner and minimize operational risks in order to meet the business’ strategic objective.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Accountable for own safety, the safety of Supervisors (Duty of Care). The accountability extends to monitoring of contractors providing services to the Maintenance department. Report positive performance and concerns to the Superintendent: Mechanical Maintenance for action. Objective is zero injuries.
• Participate in development and review of operating procedures and risk assessments
• Contribute to achieving zero reportable environmental incidents
• Coordinate task allocation and monitor the quality of work by the Technicians, contractors and other service providers, follow up on the completion of tasks and projects by proving guidance, feedback, responding to questions and providing instructions on how to complete aspects of the work, within the boundaries described by the Manager
• Administer and resolve all technical maintenance issues
• Involve all capital improvement projects and organize various performance appraisals and recommend training programs as per requirement.
• Actively utilise SAP and the work management system to ensure maintenance work orders and defects are accurately recorded and information is correct and up-to-date
• Perform regular audit and resolve all safety control programs, and processing plant
• Efficiently train Maintenance supervisors and technicians and prepare all short/long term programs and ensure achievement of all objectives with required budget
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain mechanical integrity of all plant programs
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in requisition of all tools and equipment.
• Review and recommend improvements of all SOP procedures and perform troubleshoot on all plant activities and resolve all issues and assist facilities manager to implement all changes
• Liaise with supervisors to administer the maintenance of all process plant asset including Crushers, Conveyor Systems, Pumps, Pipe Work, SAG Mills, Ball Mill, Vibrating Screens & Feeders, Cranes & Hoists, Cyclones, Compressors, Blowers, tailings and all associated Tanks, Launders and Steelworks. The tasks involved in maintaining this equipment will include, but not necessarily be limited to, Welding, Painting, Grinding and Fitting.
• Supervise the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment in compliance with relevant AGAG Standards.
• Assist with shutdown co-ordination and execution.
• Monitor costs within the department so to keep within the allocated budget
• Assist in delivering engineering services to meet the standards and requirements of relevant governmental agencies.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Mechanical Engineering Technician III (20+ relevant experience); Degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (12+relevant experience) or equivalent
• Financial, commercial and project management through work experience and courses.
Experience
• An experienced mechanical maintenance engineer with minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in, preferably Gold Process Plant maintenance
• Experience in management of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC) and Plant Shutdown Maintenance
• Experience working in environments with noise, dust, elevated work areas, confined work areas, extremes of temperature, water, slurry
• Knowledge of SAP PM module.
Legal Requirement
• Must possess Inspecting Engineer or Sectional Engineer’s Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana.
• Professional Certificated Engineer with a relevant certification body will be an advantage.
Technical Competencies
• Strong mechanical maintenance competencies in mining and/or extractive metallurgy environment
• 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 with respect 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 behaviors for your subordinates,
• Consistent with the company values
• Proven ability to initiate and drive the construction project through its life cycle.
• Support and motivate the construction project team to deliver the project goals.
• Find innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving.
• Create an environment of teamwork and willingness to help co-workers
• Able to work different kinds of people
• Organizational skills to keep track of many workers, schedules, and budgets all at once.
Location: Obuasi
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 11 March, 2021
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