Mechanical Technician – Shaft Maintenance

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our shaft maintenance team at the Obuasi Gold Mine. The role focuses on executing statutory shaft inspections, transporting and slinging materials, and ensuring safe, compliant operation of shaft‑related equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform statutory inspections of shafts and all related jobs in compliance with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials using slings, chain blocks, and wire ropes.
• Gather and report performance data to the Senior Winder Driver and Shaft Supervisor.
• Execute daily pre‑start and shift handover checks, complete check sheets and short‑interval control sheets.
• Organise condition‑monitoring information and generate work requests in SAP.
• Identify and propose continuous‑improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Log equipment performance, monitor operating parameters and take corrective actions.
• Stop unsafe equipment and report hazards immediately.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a mining or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of shaft‑related safety and regulatory requirements (LI2182).
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a shift team.
• Commitment to total‑quality‑management principles and zero‑defect objectives.

Required skills

• Shaft inspection
• Material slinging
• Chain blocks and wire ropes
• SAP (maintenance planning)
• Condition monitoring
• Pre‑start equipment checks