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

• Location: Cardinal Namdini Site, Bolgatanga
• Section/ Unit: Process Plant; Engineering/Maintenance
• Department: Engineering & Projects
• Job reports to: Superintendent - Engineering & Maintenance
• Direct Reports: Workshop Supervisor, Crane/Equipment Operator, Technicians

• Ensure the optimal availability, reliability, and performance of plant equipment. This role 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
• Performs any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree/Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minerals Commission Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competency is a must.
• Registered member of the Ghana Institute of Engineering will be an advantage.
• Valid Ghanaian Driver’s License B 

• 5 years of working experience in gold mineral processing with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in a Processing Plant including large-scale fixed asset management experience.
• Experience must include design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. 
• Proven leadership in managing teams and large projects within a gold or similar processing plant is essential.

• Strong knowledge in Mechanical systems such as SAG and ball mills, gyratory and cone crushers, conveyors, pumps, thickeners, screens, agitators, elution circuits, compressors, etc
• To have maintenance strategy and ability to optimize 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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;