Cable Joint Technician

About the role

The Cable Joint Technician will perform electrical cable jointing (hot and cold) both underground and on the surface at the Obuasi Gold Mine. The role supports refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of winding and surface operations while ensuring strict compliance with Ghanaian safety regulations, including LI2182.

Key responsibilities

• Execute hot and cold electrical cable joints in accordance with government and AGAG safety standards.
• Conduct daily pre‑start equipment and tool checks and report any anomalies.
• Coordinate with contractors and construction teams for mechanical work related to refurbishment.
• Maintain accurate records and provide data to the Maintenance Planner to close work orders in SAP.
• Identify and report equipment or crane issues that may require maintenance.
• Adhere to the site Environmental Management Plan and all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Required profile

• Secondary education level.
• Certificate of successful completion of an electrical trade apprenticeship (e.g., City and Guilds).
• Minimum five (5) years post‑apprenticeship experience working on winding equipment.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations.
• Fully literate and numerate with proven competence in electrical trade tasks.

Required skills

• Electrical cable jointing (hot & cold).
• Use of SAP for work‑order management.
• Electrical trade certification (apprenticeship level).
• Pre‑start equipment inspection.