First Quantum Minerals
Job Description
Overall Job Purpose
- The position of maintenance coordinator is to maximise Larox filters / Concentrates plant availability through coordination of maintenance personnel and plant equipment spares to ensure set plant equipment reliability is achieved in a safe environment.
- This role is responsible for maintaining operational integrity of the Larox filters / concentrate plant and equipment in order to achieve production targets.
Specific Job Responsibility
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
- Offer technical guidance to all supervisors under the superintendent to the plant runs efficiently and in safe manner.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report ALL safety related incidents / accidents to your supervisor.
Job Specific Competencies
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Knowledge of Pronto will be advantageous.
- Plant specific experience on hard rock fixed copper processing plants.
- Previous experience in a large open pit mining, milling and flotation operation will be advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience with maintenance management systems and RCA will be advantageous.
- Ability to manage and implement company procedures.
- Provide feedback to supervisor regarding employee morale and concerns.
- Ability to create a safety and quality conscious team.
Key Job Attributes
- Bold, Smart, Driven and Together.
- Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism.
- Possesses good organizational skills.
- Well oriented person.
- Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
- Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
- Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
- The ability and drive to manage maintenance work in a technically challenging and geographically remote engineering environment.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience Required To Perform In This Job
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Larox filter maintenance (artisan).
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior mechanical position (supervisor / coordinator / mechanical section engineer).
- Proven knowledge and experience on Larox filter and concentrates of processing plants
- Construction and maintenance supervision background, with preference given to direct Larox filters experience.
- Knowledge of flotation and milling systems will be advantageous.
Qualifications
- A grade 12 school certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Tertiary qualification in maintenance management will be advantageous.
- A valid Zambian vehicle driving permit.
- Registered as a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
- Registered as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB).
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