Project Mechanical Engineer

Asante Gold Corporation ("Asante") is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of mines and projects in Ghana. The Company currently operates the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and is advancing the Kubi Gold Project. Asante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ASE), the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE: ASG) and the OTCQX Market in the United States (OTCQX: ASGOF).

Driven by a vision to become the preferred Tier-1 mining company in West Africa, Asante is committed to building a safe, efficient and responsible mining business that delivers sustainable value to its employees, communities, shareholders and other stakeholders.

At Asante, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing an environment where employees can undertake meaningful work, develop their careers and contribute to the future of mining in Ghana.

Our culture is guided by the core values of Safety, Ownership, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement and we seek individuals who demonstrate accountability, integrity, collaboration and a passion for excellence.

If you share our ambition and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organization, we invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

About This Role

Responsible for mechanical engineering input and site oversight across the SIB portfolio, covering design review, procurement support, installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems. The role ensures that mechanical works are executed safely, in accordance with engineering standards and within the approved budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, vendor data and equipment selections for SIB projects, and raise technical queries as required.
• Provide mechanical engineering input during project scoping and budgeting to support workable, cost-effective solutions.
• Supervise contractor installation, alignment and commissioning of mechanical equipment on site.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams on plant tie-ins, shutdowns and equipment handover.
• Review contractor method statements and lifting plans and resolve technical queries arising on site.
• Support the QA/QC Engineer with mechanical inspections and close out punch-list items prior to handover.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including drawings, manuals and spare parts lists, for handover to operations.
• Proven experience in drafting of mechanical works to supplement in-house civil, electrical and other related design works.
• Provide technical input into contractor and vendor evaluations for mechanical scopes of work.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor or authorized delegate.

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience ideally including exposure to a gold processing plant or comparable mineral processing environment.
• Sound knowledge of rotating and static equipment, piping systems and structural steelwork.
• Demonstrated experience supervising contractors on an active construction site.
• Registration with the Ghana Institution of Engineers or eligibility for registration is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical and practical engineering judgement.
• Ability to make sound decisions under the time pressure of shutdowns and commissioning activities.
• Effective coordination with contractors, operations and maintenance personnel.
• Good understanding of the cost and schedule implications of technical decisions.
• Capabilities of mechanical drafting with AUTOCAD and other MS Office applications.
• Comfortable working across both design review and hands-on site supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.