Cable Joint Technician

About the role

The Cable Joint Technician will join AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine team to perform electrical cable jointing on both underground and surface operations. The role supports refurbishment, maintenance and new winding equipment, ensuring all work complies with Ghanaian regulations and company safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute hot and cold electrical cable joints for winding and surface equipment during refurbishment and routine maintenance.
• Conduct daily pre‑start checks of tools and equipment, reporting any anomalies.
• Prepare checklists, transport required tools, and ensure all work is performed safely in line with LI2182 and AGAG regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors and construction teams on mechanical tasks related to refurbishment.
• Provide data to the Maintenance Planner and close work orders in SAP upon completion.
• Stop equipment operation when high‑risk or unsafe conditions are identified.

Required profile

• Secondary education with a certified electrical trade apprenticeship (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Minimum five years post‑apprenticeship experience working on winding equipment or similar electrical trade roles.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations.
• Ability to work safely in underground and surface mining environments.

Required skills

• Electrical cable jointing (hot & cold).
• Use of SAP for work order management.