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Laboratory Technician (Soils & Concrete): FQM

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Requisition Number: 499603
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Kalumbila (140km west of Solwezi)
Site: Sentinel
Categories: Construction

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.

In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The holder of this position 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.

  • Perform standard laboratory testing for samples of soil, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, and cement concrete.
  • Grading observation, soil compaction testing and observation of aggregate base and asphalt concrete.
  • Obtain samples of soil, aggregate base, asphalt, and cement concrete
  • Analysis of test date and corrective action to prevent non-conforming products
  • Understand test methods and procedures.
  • Resolving problems – especially with unusual Soil and aggregate samples, and special Asphalt mix designs.
  • Documentation and data management.
  • Attends contract planning and site meetings when special construction material related matters are discussed
  • Plan and manage the laboratory.
  • Ensure proper care and maintenance of testing equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
  • Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
  • Minimum Two (2) years’ experience in a Mining environment.

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