• Company: Lubambe Copper Mines
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia

BACKGROUND

Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambia Copperbelt and consists of a large-scale mining license covering an area of approximately 240 square kilometers. The mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. Lubambe Copper Mine is a fifty-fifty joint venture agreement between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and VALE, SA. The joint venture has an 80% share, while 20% is held by the state-owned ZCCM Investment Holding Plc.

The Mine will produce 45,000 tonnes of contained copper at steady state and will employ approximately 1,500 people. The investors have invested total capital of US$490 million in Plant infrastructure consisting of a Concentrator plant, a laboratory and new tailings disposal facility and underground infrastructure. The Concentrator incorporates crushing, milling, floatation, and filtration. The design capacity is 2.5 MTPA of ore at an average mill grade of 2.3% copper, yielding 45,000 tonnes of contained copper in concentrate to be sold to smelters in Zambia.

Lubambe Copper Mine Limited requires the services of a Production Mine Captain

POSITION: PRODUCTION MINE CAPTAINS – (2 POSITIONS)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Supervise and oversee all mining development and production operations in compliance with Mining Regulations, Explosive Regulations and Safety standards;
• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly and annual sectional development and
• production activities;
• Meet set development and production targets in line with Company budget;
• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of manpower and equipment.
• Enforce Discipline among employees for industrial harmony and maximum production output
• Train and develop subordinates for succession planning;

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree In Mining Engineering from a reputable Institution
• Must be a holder of a valid Blasting License and First Aid Certificate
• Minimum 5 years working experience in the Mining industry on trackless operations
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• Must be registered as an Engineer with the ERB of Zambia
• Computer literacy, proficient in the use of Excel and Word.
• Understanding and enforcement of both Mining and Explosives Regulations
• Understanding and interpretation of Mine plan and survey Layouts
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of modem drilling and blasting techniques
• Knowledge in mining budgeting, planning and monitoring mining operations efficiencies

 

How to Apply

If you are results-oriented, self-motivated and wish to be an important part of fulfilling the Mine’s vision and can meet these challenges, we invite you to send your CV in MS Word Format to [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 27th September 2017.

LUBAMBE COPPER MINE LIMITED

Shaft 2, Chimfumshi Road, Chililabombwe

PO Box 11215, Chingola, Zambia

Telephone: +260 212 325 800

Telephone: +260 0961 245 800

Fax: +260 212 310 055

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