Shaft Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Shaft Maintenance Technician will support the fully mechanised underground operation at the Obuasi Gold Mine. Reporting to the Shaft Supervisor, you will ensure statutory inspections, material handling and all shaft‑related tasks are performed safely and in compliance with LI2182.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections of shafts and related infrastructure in line with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials safely within the shaft environment.
• Perform daily pre‑start and shift handover checks, completing required check sheets.
• Log equipment performance, monitor operating parameters and raise work requests in SAP.
• Identify and communicate continuous‑improvement and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Escalate any unsafe conditions or equipment failures to the Shaft Supervisor.

Required profile

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship (e.g., City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Certificate of competency issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines (LI2182).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanical tradesperson in underground mining.
• Ability to work autonomously, follow total quality management principles and adhere to environmental and safety standards.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance of underground mining equipment.
• Statutory shaft inspections (LI2182 compliance).
• Material transport and slinging within shaft environments.
• Use of SAP for maintenance planning and work‑order creation.
• Asset health monitoring and condition‑based checks.