Mechanical Technician – Shaft Maintenance

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. The Mechanical Technician – Shaft Maintenance will support safe and compliant shaft operations, performing inspections, material handling and routine maintenance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out statutory shaft inspections and ensure compliance with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials using slings, chain blocks, wire ropes and related equipment.
• Perform daily pre‑start and shift hand‑over checks, completing required check sheets.
• Report anomalies, generate work requests in SAP and support condition‑monitoring activities.
• Maintain equipment logs, monitor operating parameters and take corrective actions as needed.
• Identify continuous‑improvement actions and cost‑reduction opportunities.

Required profile

• Experienced in mechanical maintenance within an underground mining environment.
• Self‑motivated, safety‑focused and able to work under strict compliance standards.
• Capable of organising tools, equipment and documentation for scheduled tasks.
• Strong communication skills to report to the Shaft Supervisor and other stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP for work request creation and tracking.
• Knowledge of LI2182 regulatory requirements for shaft operations.
• Hands‑on experience with slings, chain blocks, wire ropes and related lifting equipment.