Winder Driver Trainer

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking an experienced Winder Driver Trainer to join the Obuasi Gold Mine team. The role focuses on coordinating training, monitoring compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of underground winders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver training programmes for cage operators and winder drivers, ensuring compliance with LI2182 and Ghanaian regulations.
• Monitor statutory inspections, material transport, slinging activities, and all winder‑related tasks.
• Develop and maintain reporting structures for operational readiness and maintenance planning.
• Ensure winder drivers understand maintenance requirements for winders, shafts, and ropes.
• Record training outcomes, develop risk mitigation plans, and adapt training to maintenance schedules.
• Support budgeting, cost‑impact evaluation, and implementation of cost‑reduction initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of underground mining experience as a winder driver.
• Proven experience training winder drivers to certification standards.
• Project management experience in a mining environment.
• Legal requirement: MINCOM certification as a winder driver.

Required skills

• MINCOM Certification
• Knowledge of Man and Rock winders
• Experience with AC and DC winders
• Proficiency in winder maintenance planning
• Project management capabilities