Senior Engineer - Reliability

POSITION:          Senior Engineer Reliability

JOB GRADING:  C 5

DEPARTMENT:  Engineering

SITE:      Tarkwa Mine

Position Summary:

The Engineering Department of Tarkwa Gold Mine seeks to employ an experienced and outstanding individual for the position of Senior Engineer - Reliability. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the successful applicant will be responsible for the effective management of the Asset, Reliability, and Maintenance function of the Engineering department in accordance with Goldfield’s standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an effective Asset/Reliability management system, standards and procedures for process plants, automotive machinery and all related engineering infrastructure.
• Maintenance Strategy Development: Designs, implements, and optimises preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conducts Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) to identify weaknesses and failure trends to prevent repetitive failures.
• Utilises technologies like vibration monitoring, oil analysis, and thermography to predict failures
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Tracks high-cost maintenance items and production losses, developing plans to eliminate them
• Provides technical support during shutdowns/outages, leads root cause investigations, and manages equipment upgrades.
• Review, assessment and update of integrity management and inspection data for pressure systems, pipelines and structures.
• Collaborates with other engineering and maintenance teams to integrate new technologies and methods that increase reliability and performance
• Maintains accurate records of equipment failures, repairs, and maintenance procedures

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in engineering with three (3) years’ supervisory experience in Reliability/Asset Management in a mining environment.
• At least a Sectional Engineer’s certification from the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission and be conversant with the provisions and applicable regulations of the L.I.2182 of 2012.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in reliability engineering or related fields can be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with expertise in using various root cause and diagnostic tools
• Must be an energetic self-starter with a passion for their work. An engaged, “hands-on” team player.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office suite and Project Scheduling
• Ability to meet diverse engineering challenges and a good knowledge of work management practices
• Medical fitness for the role, and must have a valid Ghanaian driving license with proficiency in driving a light vehicle