Company Profile
Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.
Job Description
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Section/ Unit:
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Mechanical
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Department:
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Engineering & Projects
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Job reports to:
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Superintendent - Engineering & Maintenance
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Direct Reports:
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Engineers, Mechanical & Fabrication Supervisors/Technicians, Crane Equipment Operator
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Job Purpose
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with mining safety regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures outlined by Cardinal Namdini. Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
- To lead and coordinate the maintenance activities of the plant’s mechanical and electrical systems to ensure optimal equipment reliability, availability, and performance in support of safe, continuous, and efficient gold processing operations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the optimal availability, reliability, and performance of plant equipment. Blends technical, supervisory, and planning responsibilities to support continuous production.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Performs Inter-discipline & discipline QA/QC and engineering compliance checks on all work performed by themselves or junior engineers within the Golden Dynasty team
- Check and coordinate or supervise on going major repairs, overhauls, and planned shutdowns.
- Participate in initiatives to improve plant uptime, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
- Collaborate with OEMs and vendors for diagnostics and resolution of complex equipment problems.
- Ensure technical documentation, drawings, and manuals are updated and available.
- Work with planners to create effective maintenance schedules and ensure work orders are executed on time
- Optimize the spare parts inventory to avoid overstocking and shortages. Manage lead times for critical items
- Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills or Experience
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Minimum qualification (s)
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- Must have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Mincom Competency Certificate, minimum Sectional engineer.
- Registered Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers will be an advantage
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Experience (Minimum)
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- 7 years working experience in a gold mineral processing plant; at least 3 years in a supervisory role, including large-scale fixed asset management experience.
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Knowledge (In-depth)
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- Strong knowledge in Mechanical systems such as SAG and ball mills, gyratory and cone crushers, conveyors, pumps, thickeners, screens, agitators, elution circuits, blowers, Oxygen Plant, etc.
- Maintenance strategy and ability to optimise equipment lifespan and performance through reliability engineering.
- Strategic & Operational Decision-Making and ability to align engineering objectives with plant production targets and business goals.
- Competence in identifying and mitigating operational risks through engineering solutions.
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Skills
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- Ability to use KPIs to track equipment availability, maintenance effectiveness, and workforce productivity.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Skilled in planning and executing maintenance schedules to prevent unplanned downtime.
- Spare parts coordination: Ensuring critical spares availability and managing inventory with the warehouse team.
- Supervisory skills and good contractor management skills
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Leadership and behavioral attributes
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- Proven ability to lead and motivate large, multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-pressure operational environments.
- Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and develop team capabilities through coaching and training.
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Special conditions or requirements of the Job
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- Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required
- Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
- Extended working hours involved
- Stringent deadlines
- High volume work
- Routine / non-routine duties
- Medically fit for the position and environment;
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How To Apply
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Application Process
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When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:
- Include an application/ introductory letter of not more than 1 page, explaining why you believe you are the most suitable for the role you are applying for
- Include your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and limit it to a maximum of 5 pages
- Include copies of relevant academic certificates
- Include copies of relevant professional certifications
- Please put the job title you are applying for as the subject heading in the e-mail
- Applications, together with a detailed CV and the relevant proof of qualifications, should be addressed to: HR Manager, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, No.4 Luanda close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana: GA-377-0113
- Please send all the relevant documents/applications electronically by attachment (preferably in PDF or MS Word) to the e-mail address below: recruitment@namdini.com
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Note
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Disclaimer
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CNML is an equal-opportunities employer and does not ask for money transfers (payments or considerations) from job applicants during ANY stage of the recruitment process. Any applicant/ job-seeker who pays any money/consideration to any person (within or outside CNML) with an expectation or a promise of getting / offering a job does so at his/her own risk.
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Note
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