ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

QUANTITY:  2

JOB TYPE:   CONTRACT            

Job Information

Field	Detail
Job Title	Electrical 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 Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis and repair of low and medium voltage electrical equipment, installations and distribution systems across the operation. The role ensures the safe, reliable and efficient supply and use of electrical power by maximising equipment availability, minimising downtime and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, statutory regulations and mine safety procedures.

Key Performance Area’s (Responsibilities):

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electric motors, starters, contactors, control panels, switchgear, distribution boards, transformers and protection systems.Carry out planned electrical maintenance, testing and inspection, including insulation resistance, earth continuity, earth leakage and protection relay function testing.Install, terminate, test and maintain LV and MV cables, glands, junction boxes, lighting circuits, socket outlets and small power installations.Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on plant and equipment, restoring supply safely and addressing the root cause of recurring failures.Carry out safe isolation, earthing and switching in accordance with the permit-to-work, isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.Support planned maintenance shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and the installation and commissioning of new or repaired electrical equipment.Maintain accurate maintenance records, test results, inspection records, drawings mark-ups and shift handover documentation.Identify electrical defects, equipment abnormalities and safety hazards, and report them promptly to the Supervisor.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 Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, OR Technician Part III Certificate (Electrical) with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in mining, heavy industrial or process plant operations.	Essential / Advantageous   Essential
MINCOM certification, electrical safety and switching authorisation, permit-to-work system training, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) training, working at heights training and first aid certification are highly desirable.	Essential
Technical Competencies   Advanced proficiency in low and medium voltage electrical systems, including electric motors, motor control centres, starters, switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, protection systems, cabling and terminations, lighting and small power. Demonstrated competence in electrical fault diagnosis, electrical testing and inspection, safe isolation and switching, 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, testing, fault diagnosis and repair of low and medium voltage electrical equipment and installations. Experience in motor control, switchgear, transformers, electrical protection systems, cable installation and termination, 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 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.