Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Requisition Number: 507058
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Kalumbila (140km west of Solwezi)
Site: Sentinel
Categories: Engineering
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all plant maintenance tasks in a safe, timely and to a high quality and preventing any rework
• Be a self-starter and able to work with both autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to work place safety and the safety of your co-workers
• Be accurate, methodical, practical and safety-conscious when installing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance jobs as per OEM Standard and work order completion.
• Keep equipment available preventive maintenance such as, overhaul of pumps, pulleys, gearboxes, pinion shafts and bearing replacement on motors.
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner.
• Repair and service all plant equipment products within the established standards
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained by cleaning up before, during and after every task
• Have the ability to diagnose faults with equipment through observation.
• Have the ability to take care of available hand tools
• Assist in the proactive identification of repair and maintenance works required
• Ensure that all completed work orders are closed out with accurate time confirmations
• Be able to work overtime if need arises
• Be able adhere to safety requirements of the task
• Ensure that all tools, plant and equipment are kept in good condition, meet required safety standards and are available for use when required.

Experience & Skills:
• 3 years’ experience in the mining industry or equivalent private industry as a fitter.
• Troubleshooting abilities on various centrifugal pumps, conveyor drives, conveyors, experience in hydraulics will be an advantage and knowledge of cyclone maintenance and rebuilds
• Construction and maintenance background, with preference given to direct mining experience
• The ability to make informed decisions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, self-motivated and conscientious attitude
Behavioral Traits:
• Detail Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Team player

Qualifications:
• Grade 12 Certificate
• A minimum of a Trade test as a fitter or its Equivalent. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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