Mechanical Technician

Asante Gold Corporation ('Asante') is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of mines and projects in Ghana. The Company currently operates the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and is advancing the Kubi Gold Project. Asante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ASE), the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE: ASG) and the OTCQX Market in the United States (OTCQX: ASGOF).

Driven by a vision to become the preferred Tier-1 mining company in West Africa, Asante is committed to building a safe, efficient and responsible mining business that delivers sustainable value to its employees, communities, shareholders and other stakeholders.

At Asante, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing an environment where employees can undertake meaningful work, develop their careers and contribute to the future of mining in Ghana.

Our culture is guided by the core values of Safety, Ownership, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement and we seek individuals who demonstrate accountability, integrity, collaboration and a passion for excellence.

If you share our ambition and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organization, we invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position.

About This Role

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical plant and equipment to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency, in compliance with operational standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul pumps, conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders, gearboxes, bearings, valves and piping systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform equipment alignment, bearing and coupling replacement and other mechanical fitting activities.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, planned shutdowns and breakdown maintenance.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify potential failures before breakdown.
• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with approved work orders and schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide feedback on equipment condition and completed work.
• Comply with all HSE requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, isolation, Permit-to-Work and risk assessment procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and proper care of tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Liaise with Contractors and/or Construction teams on mechanical tasks related to refurbishment, planned work, and other activities aligned with the overall work plan and schedule.
• Take personal responsibility for personal safety and the safety of all mine workers affected by assigned tasks.
• Participate in all required training, development and performance improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies

• Minimum of Mechanical Engineering Technician Part II Certificate, Technical/Vocational Certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Mechanical Technician Certificate of Competency issued by the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within a processing plant or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault-diagnosis skills.
• Practical experience in fixed-plant maintenance, including pumps, conveyors, crushers, gearboxes, bearings and related equipment.
• Experience with planned maintenance, plant shutdowns and breakdown response.
• Exposure to a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) would be an advantage
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of isolation/ LOTO requirements.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with Ghana Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and respect other people's values and opinions.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and respect other people values and opinions.