Job Vacancies at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited – 3 Positions

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Shaft Maintenance Technician
2.) Contractor Safety and Training Specialist
3.) Fire and Rescue Brigadesman

See job details and how to apply below.

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1.) Shaft Maintenance Technician

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited 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 Shaft Maintenance Technician.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Shaft Maintenance Technician is accountable for executing statutory Inspections of Shafts, Transporting and Slinging of Materials and all other shaft related jobs in accordance with and ensuring compliance with LI2182, safety, operational standards, systems and procedures to maximize plant availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work according to total quality management principles & ensure zero defect objectives & safety
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Gather information for the Senior Winder Driver for reporting performance
• Execute statutory Inspections of Shafts, Transporting and Slinging of Materials and all Other shaft related Jobs in accordance with and ensuring compliance with LI2182
• Identify actions for continuous improvement and that compliant operability to requirements is ensured
• Organize and report information for the Shaft Supervisor to allow development of condition monitoring routes and checks for infrastructure equipment;
• Execute designated and tasked daily work checks on a routine scheduled basis.
• Report any anomalies to Shaft Supervisor for the generation of work requests in SAP as required for maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Carry out daily pre-start and/or shift handover checks and complete check sheets as required according to the established schedules and also per plant requirements. Escalate and report any anomalies
• Assess all equipment required for completion of the tasked work, create checklist and transport all tools necessary for task completion
• Complete shift short interval control sheets as required
• Monitor operating parameters in accordance with standards provided and take corrective action as indicated or required
• Identify, communicate, and escalate potential cost reduction initiatives to the Supervisor
• Execute work in a timely manner; escalate real or potential delays to the Supervisor
• Log monitored equipment performance for entry in asset health system and take proactive measures to register and escalate symptoms of potential failure to Shaft Maintenance Supervisor
• Stop equipment from working if there exists a high risk or unsafe to be used and report to Shaft Supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship from a recognized scheme – example City and Guilds, National Vocation Level 1
• Certificate of competency issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines in accordance with LI2182

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Experience

• An experienced mechanical tradesperson with over 3 years’ experience in underground mining

Technical Competencies

• Fully literate and numerate
• Strong mechanical maintenance competencies in underground mining environment
• Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of requirements of LI2182

Location: Ghana

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.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 10 January, 2022

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2.) Contractor Safety and Training Specialist

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 Contractor Safety and Training Specialist.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of this role is to deliver safety training programs for contractor employees to ensure on-boarding checks, assessment and approvals, review of contractor permit to work systems to ensure compliance and overall ensure the delivery of safety training as per reviewed safety training matrix, and to monitor contractor compliance to statutory safety requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure all contractor safety training procedures and standards are up to date and fully implemented.
• Develop OHS training needs analysis and plan for the mine
• Ensure that all Safety trainings (Contractor Safety Inductions, HRM, Technical, Work Pack, Risk-based Inductions) are conducted as planned and applicable records kept.
• Liaise with Line Management regarding safety skills gaps and training as requested and align training to legal, operational, and work practices/requirements.
• Support the line management to ensure that OHS-related contraventions are addressed through appropriate training
• Ensure contractor safety audits are completed and effective actions generated and properly followed up till they are fixed
• Ensure all contractors are periodically assessed to understand compliance with MINCOM statutory safety requirements
• Ensure training resources and training facilities are well maintained.
• Ensure OHS training modules are designed and prepared to meet the AGA requirements and the training needs of the employees.
• Ensure timely completion of reports on all safety trainings delivered to contractors and submission to the Senior Manager – Safety & Health
• Review the Safety Management Plan for all small contractors and ensure they are consistent with AGA Standards and Procedures, as well as ISO 45001 and 14001 requirements
• Complete and sign off Contractor On-boarding certificate ensuring all requirements satisfied to meet AGAG requirements. Oversee all contractor OHS onboarding management processes (technical adjudication; commencement certificate; induction; kick off meeting; contract owner engagement)

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Qualification Required & Experience

• Health and Safety certificate of competency – Inspectorate Division of Minerals Commission
• Must have a Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or a similar qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be certified as a Lead / Internal Auditor for ISO 45001 and 14001
• Certified trainer with a minimum of 3 years training experience in the mining industry

Experience

• Must have 5 years’ experience working in Health and Safety supervisory role.
• Must have at least 3 years of training experience in the mining industry and certified as a trainer
• Must have an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of General Safety management systems; especially Underground Safety

Technical Competencies

• Audit and Inspection - Has completed an external safety or lead audit course. Has participated in audits at other sites as a team member and can develop workplace inspection systems.
• Incident investigation - Has successfully completed Incident Investigation program training course and can apply this knowledge to lead investigations for moderate or high events and can participate as a team member in major and extreme events.
Data and Information management - Understands basic lead and lag safety data and can manipulate this data to develop short term safety improvement plans. Ability to develop work plans for teams to meet predetermined objectives

Other Competency

• Must have good planning, integration, and resource management skills

Location: Accra

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.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 07 January, 2022

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3.) Fire and Rescue Brigadesman

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited 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 Fire and Rescue Brigadesman.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The purpose of this role is to support the Emergency Management Services Superintendent in taking proactive measures to minimize the frequency of emergency situations in the mine and then responding to emergency operations on both surface and underground.
• It further seeks to augment the labour strength of the Emergency response team across the operations and satisfies the requirement of Fire and Rescue Brigades in the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2012 LI2182 section 548.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in responding to all emergency operations on both surface and underground at all times.
• Assist in conducting planned inspection & audits using checklist periodically, aimed at evaluating compliance with standards and checking the state of all escape routes and refuge chambers.
• Assist in conducting planned inspections and audits on all firefighting and fire detection appliances on both surface and underground. The inspections shall cover portable fire extinguishers, automatic fire suppression systems, Hose reels, smoke detectors, and fire alarms or sirens.
• Participate in all training sessions and emergency drills.
• Always be on stand by and alert to respond to emergencies on both surface and underground.
• Ensure to undergo twelve (12) rescue practices in a year of which six should be held at underground as stated in the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2012.LI2182 section 548
• Assist in the testing of the Breathing Apparatus as required.
• Clean and service assigned apparatus, maintaining it in a condition of readiness, report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment to the proper authority.
• Attend to the Control Room.
• Assist in cleaning and keeping the Rescue Station tidy.
• Assist in organizing basic firefighting training and emergency drills for employees.
• Assist in conducting a rescue course for suitable employees.
• Assist in conducting self-contained self-Rescuer training for all underground employees.
• Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of the assigned job.
• Must correct, or report the Supervisor, any observed environmental deviations, practices and conditions as well make suggestions to improve any aspect of environmental management.
• Follow the established procedures if incident occur by reporting to the Supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

• Certificate of Competency - Mine Rescue Certificate – Ghana Minerals Commission
• Certificate of Competency – Firefighting Certificate - Reputable or Recognized Organization
• Must have at least a SSCE /WASSCE in General Science Subject or a similar qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified and a competent Advance First Aider.
• Physically and medically fit to AGA Standard
• Must be disciplined and abreast with Brigadesman Code of Ethics.
• Must be computer literate.
• Applicants with underground ventilation experience and occupational Hygiene background would be an advantage

Experience

• Must have at least 3 - 5 years working experience with exposure to underground and surface rescue operations.
• Must have an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of emergency procedures on both underground and surface.
• Must have considerable skill in assembling and testing of the BG4 Breathing Apparatus.
• Must have considerable knowledge in the use and operations of all firefighting and fire detection appliances and this include but not limited to portable fire extinguishers, fire Hose Reels, fire hydrants, smoke detectors, fire alarms.
• Must have in-depth knowledge in gas sampling and monitoring and smoke management.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Must be able to inspect and identify hazards associated with firefighting equipment.

Location: Ghana

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.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 07 January, 2022

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