Lubrication Technician – Process Plant

About the role

The Lubrication Technician – Process Plant will join AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mining operation to ensure reliable lubrication of all process‑plant equipment. The role focuses on routine and corrective maintenance, total fluid management, and supporting reliability initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective lubrication on process‑plant equipment following required standards.
• Manage inventory, order lubricants, and maintain stock locations.
• Drain, clean, fill, and top‑off reservoirs; change filters and breathers.
• Operate and maintain manual and automatic dispensing and filtration equipment.
• Label, tag, and document reservoirs, equipment, and lubricant containers.
• Schedule and execute planned lubrication activities in the maintenance system.
• Conduct field‑level oil analysis (crackle, viscosity, demulsibility, blotter test) and evaluate results for predictive maintenance.
• Report discrepancies, propose cost‑reduction initiatives, and support improvement projects.
• Monitor equipment performance on the asset health system and take proactive actions.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years of mining industry experience, including 2‑3 years in a process plant.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations.
• Valid Inspecting/Operating Certificate of Competency issued by Mincom.

Required skills

• Lubrication techniques and total fluid management.
• Oil analysis methods (crackle, viscosity, demulsibility, blotter test).
• Use of manual and automatic dispensing equipment.
• Operation of filtration equipment.
• Mechanical modification of lubrication systems.
• Lubricant inventory management.
• Asset health monitoring and reporting.