Technician, Water Treatment Job at First Quantum Minerals - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Technician, Water Treatment

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Mining , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

First Quantum Minerals

Deadline of this Job:
06 January 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Kalumbila , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Overall Job Purpose:
The role exists to oversee day to day activities at the sentinel water treatment plant to ensure quality output of the product. .

Specific Job Responsibility:
• Lead a team of assistants in day-to-day operations of the treatment, production, packaging and distribution of bottled drinking water.
• Maintain good standard hygiene practices during the operations and the surrounding environment.
• Monitor and maintain all applicable production permits and ensure that the facility complies with all government regulations and company policies.
• Conduct physical verification of plant and consumables and maintain stock requirement levels.
• Tracks key performance indicators for the quality product by adhering to the quality control procedures.
• Perform scheduled and random water quality tests along the production line from raw water to the finish product and store batch samples for future confirmations.
• Maintain and calibrate the onsite water analysis equipment (pH meters, turbidity and DR900).
• Develop and maintain Water Bottling plant standard operation procedures and technical guidelines.
• Prepare samples required for offsite analysis to Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency, Zambia Bureau of Standards or to other accredited independent laboratories.
• Enter test results on lab data system and generate reports and maintain logs and other records.
• Conduct and engage necessary personnel for calibration and troubleshooting test on the bottling equipment and performing other various tests for effective operation of the plant.
• Assist with routine maintenance of bottling equipment and facility.
• Maintain production and inventory records. Provide weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Compile of the monthly report(s) on the production and performance of the plant and recommend on the improvements to be made.
• Ensure adherence to workplace health, safety and environmental standards for the bottling plant.
• Identify, eliminate or minimise hazards as far as reasonably practical to mitigate potential risks.
• Contribute to establishing a positive and proactive safety culture within the business.
• Immediately report and accurately record any incidents or near misses.
• Perform any other duties assigned to by supervisor.


Job Specific Competencies:
• Knowledge and skills in laboratory analysis
• Numerical ability necessary for measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, including stock measurements.
• Adherence to environmental monitoring plans, procedures, technical guidelines, site operation SHE procedures, corporate commitments and take responsibility for self-development and continued learning.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in Environmental law and compliance requirements


Experience required to perform in this job:
• At least 2 years work experience in Water Treatment Facility.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Experience in the mining industry is an added advantage.
Key Job Attributes:
• Punctuality and good time management skills
• Positive attitude is imperative
• Proactive and thorough approach to monitoring activities
• Strong aptitude to listen and learn
• Team player and good interpersonal skills
• Keen interest in Environmental issues
• Strong commitment to SHE
• Must pay attention to detail
• Innovativeness
• Good communication skills.
Qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Minimum Diploma in Water/Chemical/Civil Engineering
• A valid driving licence
• Must be computer literate


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: At least 2 years


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  06 January 2021
Duty Station: Kalumbila
Posted: 24-12-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-12-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-12-2065
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