Electrical Instrumentation Technician
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UMAA is hiring an Electrical Instrumentation Technician for its Obuasi underground mining operation on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems underground, with attractive salary and performance-based incentives offered.
- Obuasi-based fixed-term underground mining role with competitive roster
- Attractive salary plus performance-based incentive payments
- Requires BSc with 5 years or Diploma with 10 years in hard rock underground mining
- Must hold valid Ghanaian driving and operating licences (C & E Classes)
- Apply via email for the position
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Original source description
Negotiable
Vacancies
1
07 Sep 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Obuasi, Ashanti
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Job Description
UMAA is seeking to employ qualified, experienced, and motivated Electrical – Instrumentation Technician and Radio Technician to join our Team. This is Obuasi based Fixed Term Contract position with a competitive work roster at its operation in Obuasi. Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidate.
The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.
Electrical– Instrumentation Technician
Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all electrical systems and equipment underground. The incumbent will focus strongly on compliance to ensure all personnel including employees and subcontractors have the required competencies to work safely and efficiently.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of motors and controls, process controls and instru- mentation
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on underground fixed plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems; disassembles and replaces worn or broken parts; realigns equipment.
- Operates process calibrators and controllers to configure, program, calibrate, and start-up plant instrumentation and control systems.
- Inspect electrical equipment, electronic systems and telemetry equipment for proper operation.
- Recommend upgrades for instrumentation and control systems.
- Programming, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment.
- Carry out scheduled electrical servicing in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the Electrical Code, while following company and client standard operations procedures and safety protocols
- Identify and organize the resources required for each job such as tools and other equipment, additional personnel or assistants, to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tasks and to maximize productivity.
- Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs performed on each task
- Diagnose and anticipate any problems or potential failures and provide recommendations for solutions
- Read and interpret service and spare parts manuals
- Carry out regular inspections of systems and required tools
- Be open to learning new methods and be willing to share your skills and knowledge with co-workers
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the shop and at job sites
- Required Skills
- Must possess a minimum of BSc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized University with minimum of 5 years’
Experience
working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines or Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with minimum of 10 years’
working in a Hard Rock Underground Mines
Must be conversant with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana.
Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and able to drive manual SUV underground.
Ability to influence and engage with operational and non-operational employees and contractors with strong demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment with leadership abilities.
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn new tasks quickly as well as train, coach, and mentor crew members
Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve
A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification.
Strong sense of urgency and outcomes focused
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to work both day and night.
How to Apply
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.
Application Process
When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:
Limit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to four (4) pages with most recent positions first.
Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work
and a minimum of two referees.
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
ObuasiLocal
[email protected]
with the Position as the Subject Matter before or on
7th September, 2026.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and all applications should be sent via the above stated e-mail address. Hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Negotiable
Vacancies
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07 Sep 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Obuasi, Ashanti
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About the Employer
Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (UMAA)
Mining Services / Underground Contract Mining
Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (UMAA) is a Ghana-based underground mining services joint venture between African Underground Mining Services (AUMS), part of Perenti/Barminco, and Rocksure International. It provides underground development, production and related technical services for AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine, with roles spanning mining operations, maintenance, electrical and communications systems, engineering, and safety. Job seekers should expect a mechanised underground mining environment with a strong focus on safety, operational performance, and skills development.
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