Company Profile

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

• Workshop duties servicing of large fleet of underground mining 
• Attend breakdowns of machines in various locations underground and surface.
• Inspecting Sandvik and repairing Trucks, Bogger, Development and Production drills, Normet Charmec, Agi Truck and Spraymec and Volvo Integrated tool carrier machines so they maintain proper performance.
• Diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic faults using schematics, manuals, and electronic testing equipment.
• Adjusting equipment so they perform at optimum level, diagnosing and replacing components that have faults.
• Repairing and rebuilding of worn and damaged equipment components.
• Maintaining equipment by conducting routine daily and time-based services on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Inspect machinery and organize parts required to perform repairs to machinery before they develop and fail. 
• Performing major component change outs and repairs to buckets, engines, transmissions,  drivelines when necessary.
• Consulting with other mechanics to share knowledge and experience to help all with completing repairs correctly.
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment and items needed for repair to supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Desired Skills, Educational Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of 3 (Three) years’ preferably Underground experience in Hard Rock mining in a mechanized mine operating Underground Haulage equipment.
• NVTI Part III / diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• MINCOM Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Fitter will be an added advantage.
• Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic in a mining environment.
• Exposure to and experience in the repairs and maintaining of Sandvik hard rock mining Drills- DD421, DD422I , DL431 , DL421, Sandvik Loaders LH517i & LH621 & LH621i and TH663 and TH663i Sandvik Trucks.
• Exposure to and experience in the repairs and maintaining of Normet Charmec development and production charging machines, Normet Agitator trucks, Normet Spraymec concrete spraying machines and Volvo L120F tool carriers. 
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive SUV underground.
• Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment; 
• Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers;
• Exposure to and experience in the repairs and maintaining of Atlas Easer L borer 
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to work on shift rotation; 
• Basic understanding of computer testing technologies.
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate safety consciousness  
• A proactive attitude toward safety and hazard identification.
• High standards in the quality of work they produce
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and mining/construction equipment.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with varied tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to work after-hours if required.
• Ability, self-driven and ready to learn
• Good communication skills.