Technician, Electrical - Underground

Obuasi, GH

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POSITION

• Technician - Electrical - Underground
• Engineering
• Obuasi Gold Mine
• CLOSING DATE

15th October 2026

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Report to the Electrical Supervisor – Underground and execute electrical maintenance, repairs and installations for underground electrical infrastructure across day and night shift in a safe and compliant manner.

Monitor, inspect and execute planned electrical maintenance works to ensure equipment is maintained to original equipment manufacturer standards and handed over in a timely manner for safe and efficient use.

Support maximum equipment and power availability through compliant maintenance and installation of underground electrical systems and by providing timely information on equipment performance and status.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work according to total quality management principles and support zero defect and safety objectives.
• Comply with Government of Ghana agencies requirements, environmental, health and safety legislation, and AGAG regulations.
• Accept personal responsibility for own health and safety and that of every mine worker affected by the work.
• Ensure compliance to safety leading indicators and lead by example to create a safe working environment where risks are assessed and managed.
• Use inspections, audits, JHA and other elements of the Safety Management System and ensure compliance individually and as a team.
• Assist with timely investigation of injuries, illness and incidents and support action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Assist to conduct periodic safety audits of the underground electrical infrastructure.
• Report hazards associated with the work and execute corrective actions in a timely manner to prevent damage to equipment, personnel and the environment.
• Adhere to the site Environmental Management Plan and comply with operating procedures and environmental rules for the assigned job.
• Implement maintenance and operational activities in accordance with Government of Ghana conditions of approvals and the site Aspect Register related to the section.
• Correct or report to the Electrical Supervisor – Underground any observed environmental deviations, practices and conditions, and suggest improvements to environmental management.
• Gather information for the Electrical Supervisor – Underground for reporting performance.
• Actively work according to AGA’s How we Work guidelines.
• Attend training, development and performance improvement training as required.
• Maintain good and effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, superintendents and management.

Interface with contractors and or the construction team regarding electrical work tasks for project work and planned works supporting the overall work plan, schedule and expectations.

• Execute electrical refurbishment and maintenance work items as tasked in compliance with relevant Government of Ghana and AGAG regulations.
• Execute daily pre-start checks of equipment and tools prior to leaving the workshop and escalate any anomalies.
• Assess equipment required for completion of tasked work, create checklists and transport all tools necessary for task completion.
• Recognize machine and electrical equipment anomalies that indicate a requirement for maintenance, and report and escalate them.
• Provide data and information to support the Maintenance Planner and Electrical Supervisor to close out work orders in SAP on completion of underground maintenance activities.
• Carry out work in a cost-effective manner and identify and communicate potential cost reduction initiatives.
• Execute work in a timely manner.
• Monitor equipment performance on the asset health system and take proactive measures to address symptoms of potential failure.
• Report directly to the Electrical Supervisor – Underground and report all electrical issues to the Electrical Supervisor – Underground.
• Stop equipment from working if there is a high risk or it is unsafe to be used and escalate to the supervisor.
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Minimum of Electrical Engineering Technician Certificate Part II or City and Guilds electrical certificate Part II.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience

1-2 years in technical roles, preferably in electrical underground infrastructure within the mining industry.

Knowledge & Skills

• Technical proficiency in electrical underground equipment and systems works.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting faults and repair of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining Health Safety and Technical Regulation.
• Strong underground electrical fixed and mobile plant and equipment maintenance, repairs and installation capability.
• Sound knowledge in electrical standards and specifications.
• Fully competent in electrical trade.
• Good knowledge in troubleshooting faults and repair of underground electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work to obta