Mechanical Engineer- Surface Infrastructure at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The Mechanical Engineer - Surface Infrastructure, is accountable for safely delivering the design, build, execution and commissioning of surface mechanical infrastructure on budget and on schedule.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adhere to HSE regulations with zero tolerance to breaches.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with AGAG’s vision and values.
• Lead by example at all times to create a safe working environment, where risks are assessed and managed to ensure tasks are performed without the risk of injury or harm to themselves, others and the environment.
• Establish the Mechanical Engineering team for the Surface operations, capable of supporting the role holder in executing the project construction deliverables.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of Bill of Materials.
• Develop and coordinate work packs with and for work crews.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Conduct cost estimation.
• Safely deliver Project Mechanical implementation, including installation and commissioning.
• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure the safe and timely delivery of project works, expected quality, and allotted budget.
• Support manufacture, build and validation of systems.
• Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Generate engineering reports, specifications, procedures and engineered solutions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create required documentation, drawings, process definition, procedures and manuals as required.
• Prepare progress reports and procurement updates for inclusion in weekly/monthly reports.
• Monitor progress, attend site meetings and represent AGA as required.
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard.
• Develop commissioning plan for review and sign-off.
• Execute Commissioning plan.
   

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• Must have 10 - 15 plus years post-graduation on mechanical design and the implementation and execution of major processing plant and support services projects.
• Must have managed and directed project construction activities.