Plant Maintenance Superintendent - Mechanical

Asante Gold Corporation is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production.

All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba, and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Asante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTCQX Market. We co-listed our shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange to allow a whole new group of Ghanaian investors the opportunity to invest in the growth of their own local gold mining industry.

Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Our experienced team members are our most precious asset, having discovered, explored and developed more than 24Moz of gold resources and reserves in Ghana; and having managed Ghana’s largest underground mine.

About This Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing effective mechanical maintenance strategies, standards and procedures to maximise plant availability, equipment reliability, operational efficiency and asset performance, while ensuring safe and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and proactive safety leadership across the Plant Maintenance function, promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, reliability and operational excellence
• Develop and implement appropriate safety management plans, procedures and controls for mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with Company standards, safety, mining, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Lead environmental stewardship initiatives to achieve zero reportable environmental incidents, zero compliance breaches and no events requiring public disclosure.
• Lead and manage all mechanical maintenance activities within the Processing Plant to maximise equipment availability, reliability and overall plant performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline and asset reliability, identifying opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness, plant performance and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes, ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned and executed.
• Collaborate with the Planning and Reliability teams to develop, review and optimise maintenance strategies for all mechanical equipment.
• Manage the mechanical maintenance budget in line with approved Company objectives and strategy, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with operational priorities.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Mechanical Engineering Management Plan as a key component of the Project Execution Plan and the overall maintenance strategy.
• Identify operational, engineering and maintenance risks and develop effective risk mitigation plans and control measures to minimise operational and safety risks.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels and critical spare parts required for reliable Processing Plant mechanical maintenance.
• Design and implement effective monitoring and reporting systems to provide accurate operational readiness status, maintenance performance indicators and other key information to the Engineering Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective internal processes to coordinate and manage contractor activities associated with construction, refurbishment, maintenance and other mechanical works.
• Drive energy efficiency and cost optimisation initiatives to ensure energy consumption per unit of production is maintained at optimal levels within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure mechanical maintenance personnel are appropriately trained and competent in the use of the Asset Maintenance Management System and other relevant maintenance tools and processes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must possess an Engineering Superintendent's Certificate of Competency issued by the Minerals Commission of Ghana. Possession of an Engineering Manager's Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage.
• Professional registration and certification with a recognized engineering body (e.g., GhIE, IMechE, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably within a processing plant, mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and administration of Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC).
• Strong understanding and practical application of maintenance planning and scheduling principles, reliability-centered maintenance, and standard work management systems.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health, safety, environmental, and mining regulations applicable to processing plant operations.
• Strong leadership, team management, communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintenance management and project execution within an industrial environment.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices in mining, mineral processing or extractive metallurgy operations.
  
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex information and implement effective solutions.
• Results-oriented and innovative, with a continuous improvement mindset and a focus on achieving business objectives.
  
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural environment.