Job Title

Technical Advisor – Mine Process Plant Operations & Maintenance

Country

Ghana

About Us

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. The Group has approximately 42,000 employees in more than 150 countries.

Our Core Values

At Sandvik, we believe in four guiding principles that shape everything we do:

• Customer Focus: We listen, create, adapt and deliver – always close to our customers.
• Curiosity: We explore, challenge and innovate to shape the future.
• Responsibility: We put safety first and act with integrity and responsibility for our people and our planet, building trust in everything we do.
• Winning Together: We take the lead with a collaborative spi​rit and succeed as a team.

Our commitment to Environment, Health & Safety

Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business responsibly and ethically. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

Why Sandvik?

Sandvik is driven by innovation and dedicated to advancing the future of the mining industry. When you join us, you become part of a global team where your ideas are valued, and your contributions help solve real‑world challenges. You will work alongside skilled engineers and problem‑solvers who share a commitment to excellence.

We support your growth through continuous learning, leadership development, and a strong focus on work–life balance—ensuring you have every opportunity to thrive.

The Role

We are looking for proactive Technical Advisor to provide expert mechanical engineering advisory support to the customer’s operations and maintenance teams at the MPP Train Load Out (TLO) station. Acting strictly in an advisory capacity, the role ensures that the TLO is operated and maintained in accordance with OEM recommendations, design parameters, and industry best practice, in order to achieve and sustain nameplate capacity, reliability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Oversight & Performance Assurance

• Continuously monitor all operational and maintenance activities performed by the customer on TLO equipment.
• Proactively verify that TLO equipment achieves and sustains nameplate capacity; recommend design or operational changes to optimize reliability, throughput, and safety.
• Conduct spot-checks inspections of TLO equipment during operations and maintenance.

Technical Advisory & Mentoring

• Provide expert advice to operators and maintainers, proactively and on request, to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.
• Mentor operators and maintainers during surveillance activities, deliver hands-on, one-on-one training and coaching.
• Participate in daily operations and maintenance meetings, shutdown planning, and post-shutdown reviews, providing expert input and validating work scopes and execution quality.

Maintenance Strategy & Change Management

• Review and validate maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, condition-based), recommending updates based on wear patterns, failure trends, and operational risk.
• Participate in witness and hold points in maintenance work orders as they progress, to ensure visibility of maintenance practices.
• Raise and assist with the resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs) where customers have not adhered to approved asset maintenance strategies, procedures, or design requirements.

Reliability, Troubleshooting & Lifecycle Support

• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for TLO equipment, goods, and/or spares failures or recurring issues; recommend design modifications or operational changes to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct reliability assessments and recommend improvements, supporting lifecycle cost analysis and asset health reviews.
• Liaise with customer to develop proactive solutions to unexpected technical issues.

Outage, Shutdown & Third-Party Coordination

• Participate in TLO unscheduled downtime maintenance events.
• Proactively participate in planning and scheduling of TLO maintenance outages.

Reporting & Deliverables

• Prepare and submit all required deliverables (see Section 6) in the agreed formats and frequencies and review them with customer as part of regular performance meetings

Qualification & Competencies

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer required; certified senior mechanical technicians with equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding and proven experience of maintenance technologies and the functional operation of bulk material handling and storage equipment.
• Fluent in English or French; bilingual capability strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in an advisory, mentoring, or technical support role within a mining or bulk materials handling environment is highly regarded.
• Must successfully complete a detailed pre-travel medical examination and receive medical clearance prior to approval for mobilization.
• Willingness and ability to work a 4-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off roster on a remote greenfield site in Guinea.

Reporting Relationship

Service Manager – Rock Processing

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Sandvik, we’re invested in more than just your day-to-day responsibilities—we care deeply about your growth, well-being, and overall experience. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Great Pay & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, career development plans, employee assistance programs and more.
• Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of life outside of work. Our flexible wellness programs, and parental leave options help you care for yourself and your family.
• A Supportive, Collaborative Team: At Sandvik, collaboration is key. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that values creativity, open communication, and the contributions of every team member.
• Growth Opportunities: We’re dedicated to your professional development, offering leadership programs, learning resources, and clear paths for career advancement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Sandvik, we believe a diverse team makes us stronger and more innovative. We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We value different perspectives and actively encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just talk about inclusion—we live it. Whether it’s based on gender, race, ethnicity, age or disability, we’re dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we work in. Everyone is welcome here.

Application 

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Technical Advisor before November 13 2026, on the Sandvik intranet, Job ID: R0096718

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Hiring Location

Kumasi