OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

•Control System Engineer will be accountable for safely managing and delivering the design, build, execution, and commissioning of all the instrumentation, control and communications systems for the mine process control system upgrade engineering infrastructure and underground infrastructure, on budget and on schedule. The control systems engineer will report to the Engineering Manager – Operational technology & CIC.
•The Control system engineer will predominately run the development, integration, and commissioning of all additional new technology and systems that will be installed, in addition will support the CIC supervisors for Mining Surface and Underground including processing plant.
•The role holder will provide the leadership and communication necessary to guide his/her team in meeting set key performance indicator (KPI) targets resulting from advice on the mine with efficiency and solutions. The role will also provide informative and timely reports to management on the quality performance and status of the operational areas of mine, future projections, potential for continuous improvement and improved efficiency.
•The role is supported by engineers, superintendents, supervisors, planners, and maintenance leads.
•Ensure full availability of all existing process control system and networks, including field instruments to ensure full functionality of the mine central control room operations and activities.
•The work planning will include the development and use of management routines to identify opportunities for improvement and methods to remove wastage in the workplace. Working closely with the team, review inefficiencies in the workplace and determining what can be improved will be key in this role.

Qualification Required & Experience

•Minimum of bachelor’s degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering, or equivalent

Experience

•An experienced Controls, Instrumentation and Communication engineer with 3-5 years’ experience in mining operations and system.
•Experience in process control systems and technology for mining and processing operations.
•Significant exposure to IT/OT fundamentals including virtual server installations, database management, active directory management, cyber-security.
•Significant exposure and understanding of industrial Ethernet networks and ICS communications protocols including Modbus TCP/IP Profibus etc.
•significant and demonstrable experience in Rockwell Control / Control Logix PLC’s/PlantPax Scada.

Legal Requirements

•Must possess at least Engineering Manager Certificate of Competency from the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
•Must be a professionally certified engineer with a recognised certification body.

Knowledge & Skills

•Proven competencies in operational technology for underground mining, process control systems and integration.
•A recognized authority on improving implementation of SCADA and PLC control systems across mine operations and integration of systems on reporting platform.
•Demonstrated capacity to make sound and timely decisions by quickly assembling the facts to develop action priorities.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to take a whole of mine view to business operation and optimization.
•Demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values.
•Ability to build relationships with key client personnel and identifying and developing business opportunities.
•Team based focus with a proactive approach to meeting customer requirements.
•Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks and working under pressure to achieve set deadlines.
•Strong QC/QA competencies.
•Strong maintenance competencies in fixed plants.
•Sound project management skills.
•Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties.
•Legally astute with respect to project delivery and maintenance systems.
•Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel.
•Must be able to communicate about technical issues both orally and writing.
•Knowledge in OEM legalities and mining regulations.
•Capable of adapting to and effectively implementing change.
•Demonstrated initiative with a focus towards identifying and solving advanced problems and the ability to make appropriate decisions.
•Assertive, self-motivated, and able to build collaborative and productive professional relationships across sites and regions.
•Strong communication and negotiation skills.
•Effective people management, training, and mentoring skills.
•Advanced computer competency and experienced in the use of applications including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 23 March, 2026