MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

QUANTITY:  1

JOB TYPE:   CONTRACT            

Job Information

Field	Detail
Job Title	Mechanical Technician
Organisation	MAC Engineering
Location	Obuasi Mine – RO250/500
Job Type	Daily Contract
Skill Type	Skilled
Duration of the Contract	6 Months

Performance Criteria

Main Purpose (Role):

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of plant mechanical equipment pumps, valves, compressors and hydraulic systems and for the execution of routine lubrication and preventive maintenance. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and commissioning mechanical equipment in line with manufacturer specifications, maintenance standards and safety procedures, so that plant equipment runs reliably, safely and at design performance with minimum unplanned downtime.

Key Performance Area’s (Responsibilities):

Install, align, couple and commission centrifugal, positive-displacement and submersible pumps in accordance with drawings and manufacturer instructions, and record final alignment readings within tolerance.Strip, inspect and overhaul pumps, impellers, wear rings, shafts, sleeves, bearings, mechanical seals and gland packing and set clearances and seal faces to specification.Install, service and repair gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, control and safety relief valves, including seat lapping, packing and seal renewal, correct gasket selection and flange bolt tightening sequence and torque.Carry out scheduled servicing and overhaul of reciprocating, screw and centrifugal compressors, together with receivers, dryers, traps, separators and compressed-air distribution systems.Install, maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power packs, pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, accumulators, hoses and fittings, working from circuit diagrams and safely depressurising systems before any intervention.Execute the plant lubrication schedule: oiling, greasing, oil top-up and oil changes at the correct intervals using the correct grade and quantity, and maintain lubrication points, breathers and system cleanliness to the required contamination standard.Carry out preventive maintenance inspections and condition monitoring, bearing temperature and noise, vibration, belt and chain tension, coupling condition, guard integrity, leak checks, recommend corrective action.Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on rotating and static equipment, replacing bearings, couplings, gearboxes, belts, chains, seals and gaskets, and using precision instruments to measure wear, clearance and fit.Attend breakdowns promptly, support shutdown maintenance and equipment overhauls, and participate in the standby and call-out rota.Work strictly to permit-to-work, isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures, and handle, store and dispose of oils, greases and used filters in line with environmental requirements.Complete work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, equipment readings and shift handover documentation accurately and on time. Personal Capabilities Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills, Decision-Making Ability, Good Listening Skills, Strong Verbal Communication, Stress- and Time-Management Skill, Team Player.

Qualifications

HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience OR Technician Part III Certificate (Mechanical) with at least 5 years of practical experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial maintenance.	Essential / Advantageous   Essential
MINCOM Certification, Permit-to-Work (PTW) Training, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Training, Working at Heights Training, Confined Space Entry Training, First Aid Certification, Rigging and Slinging Training, and Mechanical Maintenance Competency Training.	Essential
Technical Competencies   Proficient in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of pumps, valves, compressors and hydraulic and pneumatic systems, together with bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, gearboxes and associated rotating equipment. Demonstrated competence in shaft alignment, precision measurement, lubrication practice, mechanical fault diagnosis, preventive and corrective maintenance, and the safe execution of maintenance activities under permit and isolation control within a mining or heavy industrial 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 mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, equipment installation, repair and overhaul of pumps, valves, compressors and hydraulic systems within a mining or heavy industrial operation. Experience with shaft alignment, mechanical seals, lubrication programmes and planned maintenance systems is highly desirable.	At least 5yr	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 22nd 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.