Leading Hand Pump Mechanic (Contract)

Company: Asante Gold Corporation
Location: Chirano Gold Mine
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026

Company Profile

Asante Gold Corporation is a growing gold exploration and production company committed to operational excellence, safety, and sustainable mining practices. With assets in Ghana, the company focuses on delivering long-term value through responsible resource development and strong community engagement.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Leading Hand Pump Mechanic to join our team at the Chirano Site. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic mining environment while contributing to the reliability and efficiency of critical plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead and supervise all pump maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks such as dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly of pumps.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and provide technical guidance to maintenance team members.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and troubleshoot issues related to pump and piping systems.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use of tools, lifting equipment, and approved maintenance practices.
• Verify the quality and accuracy of completed work before returning equipment to service.
• Complete work orders and accurately capture maintenance data in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto).
• Assist in planning maintenance schedules and estimating labor and material requirements.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for pump failures and recurring issues.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workshop and all work areas.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior mechanics and apprentices to build team capability.

Education, Experience & Key Competencies

You should have:

• A Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Pump Mechanics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in pump maintenance or fitting, preferably within a mining or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in a Leading Hand or senior artisan role.
• Strong technical knowledge of pump systems, maintenance practices, and fault diagnosis.
• Experience working with slurry systems or high-wear environments (advantageous).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

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