Senior Mechanical Technician-Rebuild

Asante Gold Corporation View all jobs

  • Bibiani, Western North Region
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Asante Gold Corporation is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production.All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba, and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana's Golden Triangle. Asante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTCQX Market. We co-listed our shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange to allow a whole new group of Ghanaian investors the opportunity to invest in the growth of their own local gold mining industry.Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Our experienced team members are our most precious asset, having discovered, explored and developed more than 24Moz of gold resources and reserves in Ghana; and having managed Ghana's largest underground mine.About This RoleThis role will be responsible for the effective rebuilding, repair and refurbishment of process plant mechanical equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, valves, fabricated and welded components and machined parts with the objective of reducing rework and enhancing operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and carry out the overhaul, rebuilding, and repair of process plant mechanical equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, valves and bearing installations.
  • Diagnose complex mechanical faults and determine the appropriate scope and method of repair.
  • Read, interpret, and apply information from technical manuals, schematics and blueprints to guide maintenance and repair activities.
  • Inspect, test, and adjust equipment after rebuilding or repair to ensure compliance with operational and performance standards.
  • Comply fully with AGBL's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, and demonstrate safety leadership in all work activities.
  • Maintain sound knowledge of AGBL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards and guidelines and ensure adherence to them.
  • Actively participate in and promote AGBL's continuous improvement programs.
  • Provide subordinates with the necessary training, skills, knowledge and tools to perform their duties safely and effectively.
  • Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate requirements, and report any non-compliance to management.
  • Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents, and ensure that corrective and preventive actions are implemented within agreed timelines
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned from time to time.
Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with demonstrated experience in plant maintenance activities, preferably within a metallurgical or mineral processing plant environment. Experience should include component rebuilding, fabrication, and equipment assembly and disassembly.
  • Possession of a valid Mechanical Technician Certificate of Competency issued by the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
  • Proven knowledge and practical experience in risk management and loss prevention processes.
  • Proven experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and sound knowledge of asset management principles.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multicultural teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with capacity to assess risk, interpret technical data and make informed, data-driven decisions.

Asante Gold Corporation