Mechanical Technician (Ropes) At AngloGold

Anglogold Ashanti Ghana is in need of a Mechanical Technician – Ropes. The company seeks an experienced and self-motivated and dynamic person to join the team.

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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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