Underground Mining Alliance Engineering Jobs in Obuasi
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Underground Mining Alliance Ltd. (“UMA”) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International carrying out underground development and production works for the AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi) Mine.
Job Description
UMA is seeking to employ qualified, experienced, and motivated Electrician - Instrumentation to join our Electrical Team. This is Obuasi Obuasi-based fixed-term position with a competitive work roster at its operations in Obuasi. The remuneration package includes an attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidates.
The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground electrical systems while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome-focused environment.
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Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all electrical systems and equipment underground. The incumbent will focus strongly on compliance to ensure all personnel including employees and subcontractors have the required competencies to work safely and efficiently.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on underground fixed plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems; disassembles and replaces worn or broken parts; realigns equipment.
- Operates process calibrators and controllers to configure, program, calibrate, and start-up plant instrumentation and control systems.
- Inspects electrical equipment, electronic systems and telemetry equipment for proper operation.
- Recommends upgrades for instrumentation and control systems.
- Programming, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment.
- Carry out scheduled electrical servicing by manufacturer specifications, the Electrical Code, while following company and client standard operations procedures and safety protocols
- Identify and organize the resources required for each job such as tools and other equipment, additional personnel or assistants, to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tasks and to maximize productivity.
- Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs performed on each task
- Diagnose and anticipate any problems or potential failures and provide recommendations for solutions
- Read and interpret service and spare parts manuals
- Carry out regular inspections of systems and required tools
- Be open to learning new methods and be willing to share your skills and knowledge with co-workers
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the shop and at job sites
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Required Skills or Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
- Must possess a minimum of BSc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized University with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines or a Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines
- Must be conversant with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana.
- Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating license (C & E Classes) and be able to drive a manual SUV underground.
- Ability to influence and engage with operational and non-operational employees and contractors with strong demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
- Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment with leadership abilities.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly as well as train, coach, and mentor crew members
- Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve
- A strong focus on safety and hazard identification.
- Strong sense of urgency and outcomes-focused
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Ability to work both day and night.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
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3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Underground Mining Alliance Ltd. (“UMA”) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International carrying out underground development and production works for the AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi) Mine.
Job Description
UMA is seeking to employ qualified, experienced, and motivated Electrician - Instrumentation to join our Electrical Team. This is Obuasi Obuasi-based fixed-term position with a competitive work roster at its operations in Obuasi. The remuneration package includes an attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidates.
The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground electrical systems while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome-focused environment.
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Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all electrical systems and equipment underground. The incumbent will focus strongly on compliance to ensure all personnel including employees and subcontractors have the required competencies to work safely and efficiently.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on underground fixed plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems; disassembles and replaces worn or broken parts; realigns equipment.
- Operates process calibrators and controllers to configure, program, calibrate, and start-up plant instrumentation and control systems.
- Inspects electrical equipment, electronic systems and telemetry equipment for proper operation.
- Recommends upgrades for instrumentation and control systems.
- Programming, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment.
- Carry out scheduled electrical servicing by manufacturer specifications, the Electrical Code, while following company and client standard operations procedures and safety protocols
- Identify and organize the resources required for each job such as tools and other equipment, additional personnel or assistants, to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tasks and to maximize productivity.
- Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs performed on each task
- Diagnose and anticipate any problems or potential failures and provide recommendations for solutions
- Read and interpret service and spare parts manuals
- Carry out regular inspections of systems and required tools
- Be open to learning new methods and be willing to share your skills and knowledge with co-workers
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the shop and at job sites
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Required Skills or Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
- Must possess a minimum of BSc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized University with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines or a Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines
- Must be conversant with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana.
- Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating license (C & E Classes) and be able to drive a manual SUV underground.
- Ability to influence and engage with operational and non-operational employees and contractors with strong demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
- Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment with leadership abilities.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly as well as train, coach, and mentor crew members
- Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve
- A strong focus on safety and hazard identification.
- Strong sense of urgency and outcomes-focused
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Ability to work both day and night.