Shaft Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Shaft Maintenance Technician will support the fully mechanised underground operation at the Obuasi Gold Mine. Reporting to the Shaft Supervisor, you will ensure statutory inspections, material handling and all shaft‑related tasks are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with LI2182.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections of shafts and related infrastructure in line with LI2182.
• Transport and sling materials, execute daily work checks and pre‑start/shift handover inspections.
• Document performance data for the Senior Winder Driver and report anomalies via SAP work requests.
• Monitor equipment operating parameters, log performance in the asset health system and initiate corrective actions.
• Identify continuous‑improvement opportunities and communicate potential cost‑reduction ideas.
• Escalate unsafe conditions immediately to the Shaft Supervisor.

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 mechanical trade experience in underground mining.
• Ability to organise information for condition‑monitoring and generate accurate reports.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• SAP (maintenance planning and work‑order management)