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 Electrical Technician MV – Underground.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Electrical Technician Medium Voltage (MV) – Underground reports to the Electrical Supervisor – UG and is accountable for executing all types of underground electrical maintenance as required in relation cable Jointing, Termination, switching and tasked covering day/night in a safe and compliant manner to support Phase 3 project at KMS and later operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accept personal responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his work
• Work compliantly with the requirement of government of Ghana Agencies, environmental, health and safety legislation and AGAG regulation
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
• 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
• 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 to close out work orders in SAP on completion of tasked work for all underground and maintenance activities
• Carry out all medium voltage termination and jointing works on all sizes of medium voltage cables
• 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 AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of Electrical Engineering Technician Certificate Part I or equivalent
• Certificate of successful completion of respected electrical trade apprenticeship

Experience 

• Three (3) years of experience as an electrical technician
• Knowledge in Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation
• Knowledge in troubleshooting faults in electrical systems
• Ability to work on medium voltage equipment (6.6kV & 11kV) equipment
• Experience in Maintenance/operating Machinery and Fixed Plants
• Experience in Medium Voltage Cable Jointing & Terminations