Mechanical Technician – Material Handling

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician – Material Handling to maintain and optimise conveyor systems, ensuring safe and reliable production.

Key responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on underground and surface conveyor systems across three shifts.
• Perform daily pre‑start, shift handover, and equipment checks, completing required check sheets.
• Identify and report anomalies, generate work requests in SAP, and support condition‑monitoring programmes.
• Log equipment performance data into the asset health system and take proactive actions to prevent failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and propose cost‑saving projects.
• Escalate high‑risk or unsafe conditions to the Materials Handling Supervisor immediately.

Required profile

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 1) or equivalent technical education.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance of conveyor or material handling equipment, preferably in a mining environment.
• Ability to work safely in underground settings and follow strict environmental and safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to prepare tool checklists and report performance data.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Conveyor system maintenance
• SAP for work request creation