Keegan Resources Ghana Ltd. ("KRGl") is a fully-owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company which is building the Asanko Gold Mine, Ghana's next gold mine. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all stakeholders.

Position: Reliability Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

•   Gathers and examines basic reliability data from field studies or data base and correlates the data for analysis using well defined engineering techniques/ principles/procedures;
•   Develop reliability based culture across the engineering department;
•   Establish and implement reliability process in alignment with the department goals and objectives;
•   Ensure that maintenance personnel are trained in and practicing root cause failures analysis tools to avoid future failures and reducing operating costs;
•   Performs detailed/routine engineering calculations involving relatively simple tests on less complicated system details where ingenuity and high level of judgment is not required;
•   Sustains reliability processes and condition monitoring programs involving Predictive Maintenance techniques such oil analysis, thermographs, vibration, motor current analysis;
•   Prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations and report for defining reliability problems and makes recommendations for improvements;
•   Provides Leadership to a team of Maintenance Engineers, Condition Monitoring Technicians, Planners and Maintenance Technicians;
•   Develops systems to allow equipment performance data to be analyzed and reliability opportunities identified; and
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc. Degree in Mechanical or Reliability Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution;
•   Certified Level I in almost all Predictive Maintenance Techniques;
•   Five (5) years experience in reliability and maintenance of mining and process equipment;
•   Problem solving and decision making skills
•   Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods and procedures to work situation
•   Dynamic knowledge and understanding of engineering practices in the Mining environment;
•   Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
•   Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, database management;
•   Medically fit for the position and environment;
•   Valid Ghanaian Driver’s license.

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximise the success of your application:

•   Include an introductory paragraph in your covering letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role you are applying for
•   Limit your CV to 4 pages
•   Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees
•   List your most recent positions first
•   Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to:

Unit Manager – HR Administration,
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir ArkuKorsah Road,
Airport Residential Area,
P. O. Box CT 6153,
Accra-Ghana.

Or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Please put the job title you are applying for in the email subject line.

Closing Date: 14 July, 2015