Shaft Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Shaft Maintenance Supervisor will lead the shaft maintenance team at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi underground mine, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and engineering standards while maximising plant availability.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory inspections, transporting and slinging of materials, and all shaft‑related jobs in line with LI2182 and Ghanaian regulations.
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation plans, budgets, schedules and work breakdown structures for shaft refurbishment projects.
• Ensure zero reportable environmental incidents and compliance breaches, and communicate environmental instructions to staff.
• Lead and develop skilled personnel, define roles and accountabilities, and drive continuous improvement in cost, schedule, quality and safety.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in underground shaft operations or mining maintenance.
• Tertiary engineering qualification (or equivalent) and MINCOM certification (or obtain within one year).
• Legal certifications such as Banksmen/Onsetter (or ability to obtain).
• Strong analytical, project management and commercial awareness.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP (Skills module).
• Advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel.
• Knowledge of LI2182 shaft safety regulations and AGA standards.
• Familiarity with OEM legalities and mining regulatory requirements.