Auto Electrician at African Underground Mining Services Ltd (AUMS)

About the Role

African Underground Mining Services Ltd (AUMS) is seeking a highly capable and experienced Auto Electrician for a fixed-term position at the Sibika underground project, Newmont Ahafo Mine in Ghana. This role is responsible for all preventative, scheduled, and breakdown maintenance on underground mobile equipment and vehicles, as well as electrical fault and failure diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled electrical service work on light vehicles and mobile machinery in a safe manner and in accordance with service sheets
• Utilize skill and experience to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity
• Perform all repairs in accordance with AUMS procedures
• Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs completed during servicing
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the workshop and working areas at all times
• Read and interpret service and spare parts manuals
• Advise workshop supervisors of parts used and any additional part requirements
• Ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner
• Conduct electrical fault and failure diagnostics as guided by your immediate supervisor and trainer

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Auto Electrical Technician Part II, III/HND Auto Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of three years' experience on underground machines
• Previous experience carrying out auto electrical repairs on underground equipment
• Ability to read schematics and understand maintenance procedures
• Proficiency in operating all types of hand tools
• High degree of skill in troubleshooting and fault finding

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspecting Mincom Auto-Electrical Engineering Certificate

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Contract: Fixed-Term
• Location: Accra, Ghana