Artisan, Boilermaker

Overall Job Purpose To install and maintain planned and unplanned plant equipment. The incumbent will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations. Specific Job Responsibility The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include; Structural repairs and alterations. General fabrication Full welding skills Use oxy and Acetylene cutting torches. Able to read and work from schematic drawings. Inspections of components to determine reliability. Assist in maintaining the availability of the fleet through effective preventative maintenance procedures. Take reasonable precautions as stipulated to minimize hazards to other personnel and equipment during the course of the work Provide feedback to the management on issues identified, progress of jobs and planned work. Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor Job Specific Competencies Have a sound knowledge of metal types Have a sound knowledge of welding processes and electrodes and welding wire. Have a sound knowledge of how to handle equipment and materials. Able to interrupt complex Fabrication drawings Experience with heavy fabrication Fixed and Mobile plant experience The welding of aluminium and cast iron Oxy lancing Air arc gouging Welding with gas and gasless welding wires Silver soldering and Brazing Experience with Bucket repairs. Key Job Attributes Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism Possesses good organizational skills Good oriented person Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines. Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers. Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills. Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals. Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed. 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. Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage. Experience required to perform in this job Relevant trade/skill or role required experience Hold relevant artisan certification in fabrication/welding At least 3 years in mining or heavy industry Where appropriate, computer reiterate and hold valid driver’s license Qualifications Must have a Grade 12 Certificate Crafts certificate in Metal Fabrication Must be a member of EIZ Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year. Email us at careers@fqml.com