
First Quantum Minerals
Job Description
Overall Job Purpose:
The role exists to provide supervision to maximise plant availability through, maintaining operational integrity of the plant & equipment in order to achieve production targets.
Specific Job Responsibilities
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
- To work on associated Krebs Cyclone Feed Pumps MILL MAX, 20’’ X 18’’, 26’’ X 22’’, Piping, Cyclones Etc.
- Maintenance on Conveyors including conveyor and belt magnets
- Hydraulic systems maintenance will be an advantage
- Ensuring shutdowns are planned and executed in a professional manner
- KPI 97% plant availability
- Identifying and implementing Improvements in the Process Plant.
- Minimize rework.
- Assist develop Continuous Improvement and Condition Monitoring effectiveness.
- Drive availability improvement and attention to detail.
- Managing on site the team and third party sub-contractors ensuring they complete tasks on time and safely to required standards
- Responsible for all equipment and facilities breakdowns, corrective actions and counter-measures
- To keep up to date with and have an awareness of new products and new improved working methods that can add value by improving quality and reducing costs
- Compliance to work order attachments and documents such as JSA’s, Work Procedure’s, SWI’s, etc.
- 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
- Full compliance to mandatory PPE requirements in all areas of the plant.
- A clear understanding of preventative maintenance, strong communication skills and a flexible “can do” work ethic.
- Other duties as defined by Management.
Job Specific Competencies
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Time management and ensuring quality service.
- Troubleshooting.
Key Job Attributes
- Self-motivated and conscientious
- Ability to work with others and achieve objectives
- Team player
- Organised
- Good Communicator
- Bold initiative
- Thinking Safety
- Upholding Quality
- Technical Skill
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
Experience Required To Perform In This Job
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in Mining Fixed Plant Maintenance with at least 5 years leading a team of Mechanical Fitters, Boilermaker.
- Must have previous Shift work experience. Preferably at Supervisor level.
- Must have extensive knowledge of FL Smitdh Mills, Metso cone crushers and Thyssen Krupp Gyratory Crushers, Compressors, Blowers and Flotation cells (Concentrators). Sump Pumps, Warman Slurry Pumps and associated equipment.
- Must have experience on Jaw Crushers, Appron Feeders and Larox filter plant
- Must have previous Shutdown Planning and Supervision.
- Literacy in M/S Outlook, Excel, Word.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Mechanical Craft Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
- A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- Valid Zambian Driver’s License.
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