About this role
Who We Are AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.
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Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti POSITION Supervisor, Mechanical - Winders DEPARTMENT Engineering
LOCATION
Obuasi Mine CLOSING DATE 3rd November 2026
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
Plan, supervise and control work to ensure the operational readiness of all mine winders and hoisting equipment. Ensure winder mechanical systems operate safely, reliably and in compliance with statutory mining regulations. Apply operational engineering policies, standards, systems and procedures to maximize plant availability in a sustainable and cost-effective manner while minimizing operational risks. Provide direct supervisory leadership to Mechanical Technicians and apprentices to ensure timely execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
Oversee the day-to-day planning, monitoring and control of all mechanical aspects of Winders and Shafts relating to underground material and personnel movement, material hoists and shaft work. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure all winder work meets mining regulations, the winder code of practice, company standards and site statutory inspection requirements. Enforce isolation, lock-out/tag-out and permit-to-work requirements on every job, and confirm the winder is secured and signed off before work starts.
Ensure risk assessments are completed and understood by the crew before critical tasks, especially work in the shaft, at the headgear and on conveyances. Report incidents and near misses, participate in investigations, and close out corrective actions, audit findings, inspection deviations and compliance actions within agreed deadlines. Ensure competent persons carry out statutory examinations and that certificates and records are current. Lead by example to create a safe working environment where risks are assessed and managed and tasks are performed without risk of injury or harm.
Carry out planned task observations, workplace visits and inspections, and implement major hazard standards. Deliver safety management plan elements for the areas under the incumbent's control and ensure compliance with safety leading indicators. Enforce strict adherence to mine safety standards and mining and minerals regulations related to shaft safety and operations, applying HSE regulations with zero tolerance to breaches. Continuously seek opportunities to improve design and field safety performance with regard to Winders and Shaft.
Supervise underground construction, refurbishment and maintenance activities in accordance with Government of Ghana conditions of approvals and the site's Environmental Management Plan. Issue environmental related instructions to employees at the workplace and achieve zero reportable environmental incidents, zero compliance breaches and no events requiring public disclosure. Use Analyze and Improve tools to investigate process interruptions so that exposure to environmental risks is reduced.
Reduce energy usage by running mine energy consumption per unit produced at the optimal rate within sphere of influence. Define the roles and accountabilities of subordinates using AGA's How We Work guidelines. Assist in recruitment and appointment in accordance with company policy and localization objectives as directed through the reporting line. Execute training and development plans and ensure the organization structure can deliver the Winders and Shafts maintenance strategy. Communicate policies and procedures to achieve full understanding and compliance and provide guidance to subordinates in leadership techniques to achieve maximum performance.
Implement, complete and maintain an up-to-date skills matrix, identify skill deficiencies, initiate corrective action, and develop succession plans for key positions. Identify safety training needs and deliver safety training requirements to enable personnel to safely perform their designated work. Plan, oversee and execute regular preventive and corrective maintenance for winding equipment, including drums, brakes, gearboxes, motors, ropes, and electrical safety circuit and systems.
Supervise execution of all approved procedures relating to mechanical winders with the right quality and minimal downtime. Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, planning, mining and contractors so shutdowns are fully prepared. Review work orders, record completed work and confirm all work is signed off before returning the winder to service. Oversee rope inspection, lubrication, EMRT, records, rope changes and recaps, and track diameter, wear, broken wires, corrosion and lay length against discard criteria.
Ensure cages and skips, guides, suspension gear, attachments and safety catches are inspected and tested to schedule and supervise conveyance replacement. Inspect sheave wheel groove condition, bearings, alignment and structure, and supervise sheave replacement. Check drum condition, clutches, brake paths, lining wear, calipers, springs and hydraulics, and confirm brake performance tests are completed and recorded. Ensure monitoring of oil condition, vibration, temperature, alignment and bearing health for gearboxes, shafts and couplings.
Schedule and manage inspections, repairs and upgrades to maintain winder equipment reliability and safety. Develop and implement a maintenance program for all mechanical and electrical components of the winding system, including motors, gearboxes, control systems, brakes and safety devices. Maintain winder logbooks, rope and conveyance histories, inspection and test records, equipment registers, and controlled procedures, drawings and checklists. Report downtime, defects, KPIs, completed work and risks to the Mechanical Superintendent or Senior Specialist, including shift and weekly reports.
Diagnose and troubleshoot winder mechanical faults to minimize downtime and restore operation quickly. Conduct detailed inspections of winder components to identify wear, fatigue or potential failure points and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Work to improve efficiency and reliability, ensuring winding systems operate within safe load and speed limits. Manage inventory of critical spare parts and tools needed for winder maintenance and work with procurement to ensure timely ordering and availability of replacement parts and materials.
Assist in preparing the sectional budget that supports company objectives and strategy. Ensure cost impacts in the area of accountability are evaluated and approved, communicate relevant financial details to subordinates, and stay within operational budget. Identify, communicate and implement potential cost reduction initiatives. Maintain Winders and Shafts aspects of underground mine infrastructure and ore and personnel transport within the approved project schedule and achieve critical milestones.
Comply with all planned maintenance schedules on the Winders and Shafts and ensure compliance with MTBF, MTTR and availability targets. Identify current and potential risks to installation and maintenance activities using the established risk management system and implement strategies to eliminate, manage or mitigate these risks. Lead engineering studies including FMEA, root cause analysis and risk assessments for winder critical components. Ensure integrity of critical protection systems such as overspeed, overwind, slack rope, back-out protection, brake systems and emergency arrest systems.
Work with planners to prepare weekly and daily maintenance schedules, verify availability of materials, tools and critical spare parts, and provide input into shutdown plans, major repairs and upgrade schedules. Ensure quality completion of work orders and accurate reporting in SAP and utilize the SAP asset maintenance management system in maintenance activities. Comply with relevant legislation, applicable codes, best practice, industry and company standards, quality systems, policies, procedures, internal project requirements, lock-out/tag-out procedures, critical control monitoring and risk management frameworks.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve cost, schedule, quality and safety outcomes in engineering, mining, refurbishment and construction activities in the area of accountability. Lead incident investigations related to shaft or winder failures, near misses or abnormal conditions and drive corrective actions. Ensure all engineering changes follow formal change-management and approval processes and proactively manage change to avoid cost, schedule and quality issues.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualification BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in engineering, or HND or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or Mechanical Technician Part III Certificate with 5 years of experience in engineering operations. Professional Engineer license preferred. Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competence from the Inspectorate Division of the Mineral Commission preferred. Experience 3+ years in engineering roles with supervisory experience.
Relevant experience in engineering operations. Experience overseeing engineering teams and ensuring project completion. Experience in planning, supervising and controlling maintenance activities for winders, shafts and hoisting equipment. Experience in statutory inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, shutdown preparation and maintenance reporting. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge in managing shaft and winder-related infrastructure, including headframes, sheaves, shaft guides, skips and cages maintenance competencies.
Skilled in planning and coordinating the logistics of moving personnel, equipment and materials underground, including optimizing loading and unloading times to maximize productivity. Knowledge of SAP PM module effectively. Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel. Ability to communicate technical issues orally and in writing. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability under pressure. Safety and health know-how. Ability to identify solutions to problems that others have not considered.
Ability to delegate tasks to those capable of completing them or assign workers to oversee areas of a project. Ability to work under pressure and respond to critical breakdowns. Good communication and reporting abilities. Planning and work prioritization. Leadership and team management. Ability to create an environment of teamwork and willingness to help coworkers. Ability to work with different kinds of people. Organizational skills to keep track of many workers, schedules and budgets at once.
Ability to build and sustain a team of direct reports capable of producing required outputs. Ability to continuously improve the processes used by the team in delivering output. Consistent with company values. Ability to support and motivate the project team to deliver project goals. Ability to find innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving. AngloGold Ashanti Limited www.anglogoldashanti.com Local Benefits AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives. Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions. Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy. Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO)
Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.