Shaft Maintenance Technician

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. The company is looking for an experienced, self‑motivated Shaft Maintenance Technician to carry out statutory inspections, material handling and other shaft‑related tasks while ensuring compliance with LI2182 and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform statutory inspections of shafts and related infrastructure in line with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials safely, adhering to site environmental and safety procedures.
• 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 log equipment performance in the asset health system.
• Identify and raise work requests in SAP for maintenance planning and schedule corrective actions.
• Escalate any anomalies, potential delays or unsafe conditions to the Shaft Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost‑reduction ideas.

Required profile

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship (e.g., City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Certificate of competency issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines under LI2182.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanical tradesperson in underground mining.
• Ability to work independently, follow total quality management principles and maintain zero‑defect objectives.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of shaft equipment.
• Conducting shaft inspections and compliance reporting.
• Use of SAP for work request creation and maintenance planning.