Mechanical Technician – Shaft Maintenance

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. We are looking for an experienced, self‑motivated Mechanical Technician to join the Shaft Maintenance team and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient shaft operations.

Key responsibilities

• Execute statutory inspections of shafts and perform all related maintenance tasks in line with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials using slings, chain blocks, and wire ropes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Gather performance data for the Senior Winder Driver and report to the Shaft Supervisor.
• Organise and report condition‑monitoring information, creating work requests in SAP as required.
• Carry out daily pre‑start and shift hand‑over checks, completing check sheets and short‑interval control sheets.
• Monitor operating parameters, log equipment performance in the asset health system, and escalate any anomalies.
• Identify continuous‑improvement actions and propose cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Stop equipment usage when a high‑risk or unsafe condition is identified and report immediately.

Required profile

• Experienced mechanical technician with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a demanding underground environment.
• Ability to follow total quality management principles and adhere to the site’s Environmental Management Plan.

Required skills

• Statutory shaft inspections
• Material transport and slinging (slings, chain blocks, wire ropes)
• Compliance with LI2182 regulations
• Pre‑start equipment checks
• SAP work request creation
• Asset health monitoring and reporting

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a modern, high‑profile gold mining project.
• Engagement with a global mining leader committed to safety and sustainability.