Senior Specialist, Systems Coordination

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Provide maximum technological support and evolution of the OEC, ensuring that radio, voice, data, operating hardware, critical systems and the minimum data and reporting layer operate in accordance with requirements, are available, and are integrated into the process.
• Ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all OEC systems in accordance with statutory requirements, OEM specifications and corporate standards.
• Monitor and control all aspects of the OEC related to availability, integrity and evolution of critical systems and the data layer, while managing the technology portfolio, translating operational demands into technical requirements, coordinating changes, and ensuring information security and continuity in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver the Safety Management Plan elements in a compliant manner for areas under control and apply HSE regulations with zero tolerance to breaches.
• Ensure critical systems, control systems and instrumentation meet statutory mining regulations, OEM standards and company engineering governance requirements.
• Lead by example to create a safe working environment where risks are assessed and managed so tasks are performed without risk of injury or harm.
• Apply the working elements of the Safety Management System including inspections, audits and JHAs, and deliver compliance.
• Lead and enforce safety-critical procedures including lock-out/tag-out, change management and emergency response.
• Support incident investigations related to automation, instrumentation or control system failures and conduct risk assessments, HAZOPs and critical controls verification for CIC systems.
• Identify safety training needs and deliver safety training requirements to enable personnel to safely perform their designated work.
• Execute training and development plans and ensure the organisation structure is capable of delivering the OEC strategy.
• Clearly define roles and accountabilities of subordinates using AGA's How we Work guidelines and provide guidance in leadership techniques to achieve maximum performance.
• Develop a skills matrix across disciplines and individual achievements and establish an appropriate succession plan for key positions.
• Ensure work carried out supports operational requirements of the equipment, is compliant and is delivered at optimum cost.
• Maintain and continuously update PLC and SCADA systems and ensure the integrity of safety interlocks, braking control instrumentation and speed control.
• Maintain a prioritized backlog of support and improvement items including incidents, problems, standard changes and minor developments.
• Convert L1, L2 and L3 operational demands into technical specifications, plan releases and perform functionality tests.
• Ensure stable integration between fleet management software, tracking software, telemetry and SCADA, radios and telephony, and BI and reporting systems.
• Ensure governance and acceptance of logical models, data dictionary and data quality rules for the minimum data and reporting layer.
• Analyse downtime data, identify recurring failures and implement reliability improvements.
• Support root cause analyses for system trips, instrumentation malfunction and communication outages.
• Monitor the performance of CIC equipment operation and provide real-time technical support to OEC operators and team.
• Define and monitor minimum SLAs and SLOs for critical systems, maintain backups and conduct periodic restoration tests.
• Apply information security controls including access profiles by role and level, audit logs, segregation of duties, patch management, credential and log management in coordination with Security, DT and OT.
• Coordinate response to system and OT incidents, conduct root cause analysis, capture lessons learned, communicate impact and close incidents with evidence of normalization and functional verification.
• Publish and manage the calendar of changes affecting OEC, communicate planned changes to affected audiences and block windows that conflict with operations as agreed with L2 and L3.
• Maintain data quality and integrity across OEC systems and ensure compliance with internal reporting procedures and standards for reliable data capture and communication.
• Implement business improvement initiatives through system enhancement and ensure reliable shaft communication systems including leaky feeder, VoIP, radio systems and personnel tracking.
• Prepare and manage the sectional budget in line with company objectives and strategy, evaluate cost impacts, revise budgets where required and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure OEC operations are within the approved schedule and all critical milestones are achieved.
• Comply with planned maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with MTBF, MTTR and availability targets.
• Identify current and potential risks to installation and maintenance activities using the established Risk Management System and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead engineering studies including FMEA, root-cause analysis and risk assessments for critical components and ensure integrity of critical protection systems.
• Report directly to the OEC Superintendent with a dotted line report to the Engineering Manager - CIC/OT.
• Control approved budget in the allocated section in accordance with AGA's Delegation of Authority policy and stop any unsafe work when necessary.
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Management Plan and provide input into Work Breakdown Structure, budget, schedule and construction work packs for refurbishment activities.
• Oversee RFIs and Technical Queries and review and approve appropriate technical and non-technical documentation.
• Review and provide input into relevant health, safety, quality and commissioning plans.
• Comply with relevant legislation, applicable codes, best practice, industry and AGAG standards, quality systems, policies, procedures and internal project requirements.
• Attend departmental review meetings, maintain meeting records and follow up agreed actions to completion.
• Maintain a regular SAP asset maintenance management system operational readiness interface and handover meeting.
• Participate in formal cost and schedule reviews and produce accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on safety, cost, schedule and quality.
• Advise management on progress and KPI status, including potential cost, schedule or quality variances, and review contractor progress claims.
• Participate in internal and external construction audits and conduct or facilitate statutory inspections, safety audits and compliance verifications for winders and shaft infrastructure.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve cost, schedule, quality and safety outcomes and lead investigations related to failures, near misses or abnormal conditions to drive corrective actions.
• Support commissioning plan development with OEC, Engineering, the Commissioning Manager and the Mining Manager, and coordinate labour and resources to support commissioning.
• Inspect installation and refurbishment works to ensure delivery in accordance with applicable designs, specifications and expectations.
• Oversee witness inspections and testing regimes and provide technical input into vendor management, contract specifications, engineering designs and acceptance testing.
• Ensure all engineering changes follow formal change management and approval processes and lead change management for CIC modifications to OEC systems.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Telecommunication or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or Diploma in Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Telecommunication, Maintenance or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Postgraduate degree in Project Management, Digital Transformation or related area will be an added advantage.
• Sectional Engineer or Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competence from the Inspectorate Division of the Mineral Commission.
• Professional Engineer license from either the Ghana Institution of Engineering or Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in engineering roles, preferably in the mining industry.
• Proven experience in operating systems integration, supplier management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing digital solutions and automation in complex operations.
• Strong maintenance experience in underground environments and OEC equipment.
• Proven ability to initiate and drive project activities through the full life cycle.
• Experience supporting installation, refurbishment, maintenance, testing and commissioning activities.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced technical knowledge in engineering and maintenance.
• Sound working knowledge of CIC standards and specifications, SCADA, PLC and Historian servers.
• Working knowledge of process automation, operation and installations.
• Proficiency in CIC software including RS Logix 5000 and Studio 5000.
• Knowledge of network configuration, data backups, systems integration and data architecture.
• Knowledge of technologies applied to mining including fleet management systems, Mobilaris, automation platforms, DT networks and interfaces.
• Demonstrated understanding of good engineering practices and implementation of proactive maintenance strategies.
• Strong planning, reliability and project management skills.
• High attention to detail, especially with safety-critical systems.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Excel.
• Knowledge of underground mining processes and production flows.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Budgeting and resource allocation capability.
• Safety and health know-how.
• Knowledge of SAP PM module.
• Commercially astute and able to work effectively with third parties.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively both orally and in writing and across technical, management and executive levels.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and coordinate project areas through others.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to critical breakdowns.
• Leadership and team management capability with the ability to build teamwork and sustain a high-performing team.
• Ability to work with different kinds of people.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workers, schedules and budgets simultaneously.
• Ability to continuously improve team processes and model behaviours consistent with company values.
• Ability to support and motivate teams to deliver project goals.
• Creative thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Commitment to company values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence and Collaboration.

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Local Benefits

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.  

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.  

• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.  

• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.