Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
The position of Maintenance Co-ordinator is to maximise plant availability through high level co-ordination for supervisors, artisans, planner and operation personnel to ensure engineering activities go on in the professional manner, maintaining operational integrity of the plant & equipment in order to achieve production targets.
Reporting directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, you shall be responsible for providing the highest quality services and that all services provided are performed within a safe and timely manner.

Specific Job Responsibility
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Give clear direction, control and supervise the mechanical supervisors to ensure safe and profitable work environment for all.
• Be a self-starter and able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to work place safety and the safety of your subordinates.
• Be accurate, methodical, and practical when giving guidance to mechanical supervisors and artisans.
• Ensure subordinates follow laid down policies and procedures as out lined by management.
• Enforce Compliance to work order attachments and documents such as JSA’s, Work Procedure’s, SWI’s, etc.
• Co-ordinate and ensure compliance with Safety and Environmental Management systems, policies and procedures along with ensuring that all risks have been identified, managed and safe working environment is maintained
• Enforce good housekeeping practices are maintained by enforcing cleaning up before, during and after every task and not leaving any hazards within the work place
• Provide the superintendent with practical suggestions and improvements for the section.
• Ensure that the subordinates receive all necessary training being offered by companies training team and beyond.
• Coordinate with departmental team members, as well as process departmental members.
• Have the ability to plan for shutdowns, arrange materials and manpower allocation in collaboration with planning department.
• Assist in the proactive identification of repair and maintenance works required which includes spares sourcing abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Competencies and Key Attributes
• High co-ordination, control and direction skills including troubleshooting abilities on Nordberg MP 1250 Cone Crushers and Nordberg MP 2500 Cone Crusher.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, self-motivated and conscientious attitude
• Detail Orientation and attention
• Good follow up skills to ensure jobs are done expediently
• Problem Solving
• Team player
• Be active at continuous improvement of the assigned section
• The ability to make informed decisions.

Qualification and Experience
• Full Grade 12 certificate with at least 5 credits including Math and English.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• 5 years Minimum experience in the mining industry or equivalent as Supervisor or higher
• Proven knowledge and experience on heavy mining units of processing plant in crushing, conveyors, chute repairs, and conveyor drives.
• Construction and maintenance supervision background, with preference given to direct mining experience
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
• Valid drivers licence

Job Education Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Experience Requirements: 5 years Minimum

Work Hours: 8

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