Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15 2025, 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.

Purpose
Reporting to the Superintendent, you will be responsible for Improving the reliability and availability of the Auto electrical maintenance team by building, assessing and continuously improving the equipment availability. Identify, develop and implement improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the auto electrical team.

Key Responsibilities
• The incumbent will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function;
• Adhere to safe working procedures for all work areas and keep a good safety culture.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for your subordinates, including on-going training and development.
• Ensure the teams work is of the highest quality with minimal to no re-work
• All work areas are free from hazards and maintained to a high standard.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability
• Diagnostic fault finding on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs to the mining fleet, while training subordinate employees
• Repairing equipment, identifying and scheduling future planned repairs.
• Work closely with planners and contribute to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement going forward
• Ability to use robot-cause analysis tools in investigating breakdowns and sub-standard performance of equipment.
• Perform inspections on completed jobs
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times
• Perform any other duties as required by Management.

Qualifications
• Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
• Auto Electrical trade qualification
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in a maintenance technical adviser role
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) & Engineering Registration Board (ERB).

Experience
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in heavy mechanical / Electrical equipment
• Solid experience across a broad range of large mining equipment: Liebherr 9100 & 9250, Komatsu PC5500-6 excavators, D25K Drills
• Experience with 24vdc circuit controls and automation system, software and hardware
• Strong focus on continuous improvement
• Good understanding of production and maintenance priority of large scale mining equipment
• Experience with work permit systems and safe work procedures to control maintenance activities and manage hazards associated with mining industry.
• Ability to mentor local workforce
• Very good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills who gives clear, concise instructions

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
• Teamwork
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving quantity
• Driving attendance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standby work required
• Overtime when necessary
• Exposure to dust, heat and noise
• PC Literacy
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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