Job Openings at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Mechanical Technician - Ropes reports to the Mechanical Supervisor – Winders and is accountable for general mechanical maintenance and repair of mine infrastructure and winding machinery, winder ropes statutory inspection, ore transport equipment and materials movement in a safe manner and compliant with LI2182 (Government of Ghana Law).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accept personal responsibility for his own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by his work
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan
• Promote a culture of safety and practice zero tolerance to non-compliance at all times
• Protect and promote safe environment practices in compliance to the legislation and work environment principles
• Test rigging to ensure safety & reliability
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving
• Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights, sizes & facilities
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls or other equipment
• Tilt, Dip, and Turn suspended loads to manoeuvre over, under or around obstacles
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines
• Align, level, and anchor machinery
• Fabricate, set up & repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists & pulling gear
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams & ceilings
• Dismantle & store rigging equipment after use
• Conduct Daily Winders Ropes inspections and Ropes Statutory Maintenance in accordance with AGA Standard.
• Perform 6-Monthly Winder Ropes Recaps and Winder Maintenance per AGA Standard Operating Procedures.
• Carry out House Keeping at the winder houses and supporting shaft Activities when required.
• Report daily on Ropes inspections to the Winder/ Ropes Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) Part II or equivalent

Experience 

• Five (5) + years of post-apprenticeship work in a mechanical trade. Winder maintenance will be advantage.
• Familiarity with the Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health Safety and Technical) Regulation.
• Wide fabrication experience.

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

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ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

To assist the Security Superintendent – Investigations to ensure the successful investigation of all cases and to provide support in the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce risk including information gathering, criminal and disciplinary action of all cases as applicable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Model behaviour that is consistent with the AngloGold Ashanti Safety Vision and Values
• Contribute to the identification of safety risks and resolve and escalating emerging issues that impact on area of accountability
• Maintain processes to provide a safe workplace e.g. leading safety toolbox talks, inspecting planned task observations, reviewing job safety analysis documentation and conducting work inspections to all employees and external service providers undertaking work within your area of accountability to reduce the number  of significant hazards towards zero lost time injuries
• Set safety goals annually for area of accountability
• Manage the intake and preliminary evaluation of incoming investigations
• Categorize and enter the incoming investigations into the current tracking database and ensure timely case updates are entered
• Conduct security and other investigations (Compliance, HR, etc.)assist with coordination other security services (e.g intellectual Property or Computer Forensics, Education and Training) as called upon
• Assist in developing the annual budget
• Assist in the forecasting of next budget cycle requirements
• Continuously identify and maintain cost savings initiatives
• The results of the work and the results of the working behaviours of Subordinates
• Effectively modelling values-based behaviours and applying all managerial leadership practices in relation to Subordinates
• Build and maintaining a team of subordinates capable of doing the necessary work
• Assist in the identification and assessment of security risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures
• Assist in compliance of discipline against the Global Security Framework

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification from an accredited institution
• Relevant professional investigations training / qualification (CSMP, PSI, etc.)
• A working knowledge in the Laws and Justice System of Ghana

Experience 

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ investigation experience in Police, Military, EOCO, BNI or the extractive industry
• Experience and training in self-defence tactics
• Experience in investigation techniques (questioning and interviewing skills)
• Experience in forensic auditing
• Valid Ghanaian driver’s license

Technical Competencies

• Ability to plan and execute complex investigations and submit reports leading to sound recommendations to mitigate risk
• Knowledge in developing crime management plans and implementation of mitigating plans
• Experience in project management of projects with a high level of complexity
• Sound understanding of the mining value chain and impacts of Security Management
• Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legal regime as applies to the mining industry
• Knowledge of emergency management
• Excellent IT Skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Other Competencies

• Solves problems and analyse issues
• Relationship building
• Displays high integrity and honesty
• Communicates powerfully an prolifically
• Team player
• Display technical and professional expertise
• Takes initiative and demonstrates innovation