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Condition Monitoring Technician at Asante Gold Corporation in Gharbia
Job Description
Asante Gold Corporation ('Asante') is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of mines and projects in Ghana. The Company currently operates the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and is advancing the Kubi Gold Project. Asante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ASE), the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE: ASG) and the OTCQX Market in the United States (OTCQX: ASGOF).
Driven by a vision to become the preferred Tier-1 mining company in West Africa, Asante is committed to building a safe, efficient and responsible mining business that delivers sustainable value to its employees, communities, shareholders and other stakeholders.
At Asante, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing an environment where employees can undertake meaningful work, develop their careers and contribute to the future of mining in Ghana.
Our culture is guided by the core values of Safety, Ownership, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement and we seek individuals who demonstrate accountability, integrity, collaboration and a passion for excellence.
If you share our ambition and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organization, we invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
About This Role
This role will be responsible for increasing equipment life and reliability by improving equipment condition, using advanced tools such as vibration analysis and predictive/preventative maintenance techniques and recommend operational, maintenance and process changes to maximize equipment reliability and life expectancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct alignment checks, vibration monitoring, and thermographic analysis of critical equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance, analyse failure history, and identify trends for reliability improvements.
- Set performance targets for Condition Monitoring and Lubrication Technicians and monitor achievement.
- Monitor the performance of process plant equipment and machinery.
- Gathers and examines basic reliability data from field studies.
- Performs detailed/routine engineering calculations involving relatively simple tests on less complicated system details where ingenuity and high-level judgment are not required.
- Initiates elemental Engineering studies into equipment/process failures and presents analysis details to Reliability engineer for approval/feedback to gain in-depth experience and improve judgment for advancing to higher level jobs.
- Perform condition monitoring activities.
- Assist Reliability Engineer to implement reliability systems, e.g. FMEA, RBI, RCA.
- Coordinate and perform vibration analysis activities, oil analysis, nondestructive testing (MPI), ultrasonic activities (UT & thickness test), infrared activities, motor current analysis and all other advanced detection activities.
- Record and analyze reports from all maintenance activities to ensure that all essential repairs are planned and executed prior to deterioration of equipment and to maximize equipment reliability.
- Interface with Maintenance and Operations to schedule and prioritize inspections and repair work and identify any equipment problems, which may be impacting the process negatively.
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting condition monitoring sensors on various equipment. Ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Perform routine condition monitoring of machinery and equipment using techniques such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, non-destructive testing and ultrasonic testing.
- Analyze CBM data using specialized software to identify trends, anomalies, and potential equipment failures.
- Generate reports to communicate significant findings Develop reliability reports and performance indicators to support maintenance and management decision-making.
- Leverage Condition Monitoring data to optimize maintenance schedules, minimizing unnecessary maintenance activities and preventing catastrophic failures, prioritizing maintenance tasks based on risk and urgency.
- Assist in root cause analyses of equipment failures, using Condition Monitrong data to identify contributing factors.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the CBM program, including the development of new procedures and the implementation of new technologies.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies
- Bachelor's Degree (BSc) or HND in an Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in reliability engineering, preferably within the mining industry.
- A Certificate of Competency issued by the Mines Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission Certificate is desirable.
- Professional Certification in Maintenance Planning and Reliability such as CMRP, CRE,etc is preferable.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Pronto, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Ellipse, or equivalent, with a strong understanding of asset management principles and industrial machinery.
- Strong knowledge of condition monitoring techniques, including ultrasound testing, vibration analysis, thermography, and oil condition analysis, with the ability to interpret data and recommend corrective actions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance practices, and equipment design principles to support operational excellence and asset integrity.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide actionable insights and support effective decision-making.
- Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for assessing risks and improving equipment reliability and performance.
- Experience in maintenance downtime analysis, including the use of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) metrics to drive operational efficiency.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose faults, resolve technical issues, and minimize equipment downtime.
- Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Results-driven, innovative, and proactive, with a proven ability to identify and implement performance improvement initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.
- Dependable, disciplined, and capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in high-pressure situations.
- Strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and respect other people values and opinions.