Supervisor, Mechanical Job: First Quantum Minerals Ltd – Deadline 11 June 2017


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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained for the staff
  • Ensure that workshop and fabrication and welding equipment is available and well maintained
  • Manage the crews on various tasks inside the HWW boundary
  • To lead and guide individuals in their everyday tasks to enhance their skills and broaden their knowledge
  • Participate in the forward planning of HWW jobs with section planner
  • To advise and assist the process plant supervisors during shutdowns where a variety of tasks are done within a specified time
  • Successfully run a well-equipped Heavy Welding Workshop driven by end customer satisfaction
  • Develop SOP’s and BOM for sustainability of work practices
  • Other duties as required by the Workshop Senior Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Mechanical Trade or equivalent as a minimum from a recognised Institution
  • Qualified as Boilermaker/Welder with minimum 6 years’ experience
  • Knowledge of Shopfloor scheduling
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must be computer literate
  • A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience
  • Experience 5 years
  • Previous work experience in a large copper mining operation will be advantageous
  • Must be Computer literate
  • Familiarity with PRONTO or other CMMS will be an added advantage
  • Must have extensive knowledge of semi-automatic welding processes, MIG and FCAW, certified welding tickets would be advantageous
  • Heavy Carbon Arc Gouging and Heavy Welding experience essential
  • Behavioral Traits
  • Team player
  • Organised
  • Good Communicator
  • Bold initiative
  • Thinking Safety
  • Upholding Quality
  • Technical Skill
  • Driving Quantity
  • Driving attendance
  • Operational Requirements
  • Standby and overtime when required
  • Must be able to work with minimum Supervision
  • Very good verbal communication skills
  • A high standard of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office

How to apply
Send your applications to the undersigned:

For more information

VISIT WEBSITE
http://careers.first-quantum.com/cw/en/job/501468/supervisor-mechanical
CALL
+260 217 651555
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB EMAIL
First Quantum Minerals Ltd (North Western Province, Solwezi)