DEWATERING PUMP TECHNICIAN

QUANTITY:  2

JOB TYPE:   CONTRACT            

Job Information

Field	Detail
Job Title	Dewatering Pump Technician
Organisation	MAC Engineering
Location	Obuasi-KMS
Job Type	Contract
Skill Type	Skilled
Duration of the Contract	1 year-Subject to Renewal

Performance Criteria

Main Purpose (Role):

The Dewatering Pump Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul of underground and surface dewatering pumps and their associated columns, valves, pipework and settler dam equipment. The role ensures the safe, reliable and continuous removal of water from the mine by maximising pump availability, minimising unplanned downtime and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards, statutory regulations and mine safety procedures.

Key Performance Area’s (Responsibilities):

Install, level, align, couple and commission multistage centrifugal, submersible and positive-displacement dewatering pumps in accordance with drawings and manufacturer instructions.Strip, inspect and overhaul dewatering pumps, including impellers, wear rings, shafts, sleeves, bearings, mechanical seals and gland packing, and set clearances to specification.Inspect, maintain and repair pump columns, discharge pipework, flanges, non-return and isolation valves, and rectify leaks and blockages.Diagnose and correct pump problems such as cavitation, loss of duty, seal leakage, overheating, excessive vibration and bearing failure, addressing the root cause.Monitor pump performance, including suction and discharge pressures, flow, motor current, bearing temperature and vibration, and act on deviations.Carry out preventive maintenance and lubrication of pumps, motors, couplings and drive systems in accordance with the maintenance schedule.Support settler dam and sump maintenance activities, including desilting operations, screens, penstocks and associated mechanical equipment.Attend breakdowns promptly, support shutdown maintenance and equipment overhauls, and complete work orders, maintenance records and shift handover documentation accurately.Personal CapabilitiesProblem-Solving and Analytical Skills, Decision-Making Ability, Good Listening Skills, Strong Verbal Communication, Stress- and Time-Management Skill, Team Player.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, OR Technician Part III Certificate (Mechanical) with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in mining, heavy industrial or process plant operations.	Essential / Advantageous   Essential
MINCOM certification, permit-to-work system training, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) training, working at heights training, confined space entry training, rigging and slinging competency, and first aid certification are highly desirable.	Essential
Technical Competencies   Advanced proficiency in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of dewatering pump systems, including multistage centrifugal, submersible and positive-displacement pumps, pump columns and pipework, isolation and non-return valves, mechanical seals, bearings, couplings and drive systems. Demonstrated competence in shaft alignment, precision measurement, lubrication practice, mechanical fault diagnosis, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and safe maintenance practices within a mining environment.

Memberships

Professional Membership Required	Essential / Advantageous
N/A	Essential   Advantageous

Experience

Job Related Experience Required	Time Span	Essential / Advantageous
Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of dewatering pumps, pump columns, valves and associated mechanical equipment. Experience with mechanical seals, shaft alignment, underground dewatering systems, settler dams, preventive maintenance and shutdown maintenance within a mining or heavy industrial environment is required.	At least 3yr	Essential

Mode of application: Interested applicants should apply with CV and Copies of Certificates, testimonials and duly completed Community Validation Form to the email address below not later than 22^nd September, 2026

ObuasiLocalEmployment@anglogoldashanti.com

Note: Application details should be scanned as one PDF file and should be named in this order;

1. Name of Company.

2. ⁠⁠Role you are applying for;

3. ⁠Name of applicant;

Example: Augkad_Supervisor_Ama Ampofowaa

Please note that only qualified shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage females to apply.