First Quantum Minerals Ltd Current Job: Document Controller


First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is an established and growing mining and metals company currently operating four mines and developing projects worldwide. Our aim is to become a globally diversified mining and metals company.

With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.

We currently produce copper cathode, copper in concentrate, nickel, gold and sulphuric acid.

First Quantum’s current operations are the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia, the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania, the Kevitsa nickel-copper-PGE mine in Finland and the Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt mine in Australia.

When our current projects are in operation, we expect we will be able to triple our annual copper production capacity and be positioned within the world’s 10 largest copper producers.

Sentinel is the first mine to be developed at the Trident project in the North Western Province of Zambia. The project comprises five large-scale mining licences and significant geological potential exists for expansion of operations, including the Enterprise nickel mine announced in December 2012. First Quantum is investing US$1.725-billion at the Sentinel mine and construction remains on time and on budget. Plant commissioning will commence in mid-2014 and copper production is expected reach 280 – 300,000 tonnes per annum.

Job & Candidate Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overall coordination of controlled documentation within the engineering functions.
  • Performs the Document Control function within the validated statutory documents.
  • Assist in supporting external audits, coordinating activities and ensuring timely response to documentation requests for auditors.
  • Supports user requests for documentation e.g., certification of EIZ and ERB.
  • Supports change management of labeling inspectable equipment.
  • Performs self-audits of statutory inspectable machinery and ensure they are valid.
  • Investigates and responds to corrective actions related to legal Document Control .e.g., log books.
  • Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
  • Receives, catalogues and stores hard copies and electronic copies of all technical drawings, reports and related information in an orderly manner, in line with policies and procedures.
  • Allocates and controls the document numbering system for the project work.
  • Works with precision to ensure that all electronic and hard copy filing is accurate and is easily retrievable.
  • Responds in a timely manner to requests to retrieve information, information searches and general requests for support from project/department personnel.
  • Accurately updates information as required.

Training, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years in Mining Industry.
  • Qualification Information Management, Computer Science or Librarianship.
  • Strong verbal, written, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office and e-mail.
  • A current paid up member of EIZ.

Behavioral Traits:

  • The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
  • Sound Planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Well- developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Bolder, Smarter & Driven
  • Honesty

Applications close: FLE Standard Time