Specialist, Technical

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations. Job description: Purpose Will be responsible for Process Plant Reliability, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Activities at HPL (High Pressure Leach), Oxygen plant and Acid plant (4) Scope, plan and implement improvement projects that are identified in the Section. Key Responsibilities 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. Apply all workplace Safety Procedures and continually promote at work culture of Safety practices. Provide technical expertise and advice to support Maintenance and operations teams with the goal of improving plant reliability and reducing operating costs. Actively participate in identification and implementation of projects that demonstrate working in an environment of continuous improvement Responsible for management of maintenance work priorities on a daily basis and ensuring that activities are undertaken in accordance with business needs Investigate equipment failures and downtime by participating in Root Cause of Failure Analysis and recommend remedial actions to maintenance. Monitor and analyze plant performance and rectify deficiencies. Help Maintenance team trouble shoot plant faulty equipment and guide in best ways to repair. Modification and upgrade of existing plant and equipment through cooperation with other discipline engineers and assisting with mechanical design and maintenance functions. Plant shutdown planning, management and execution. Assist set equipment and spare components reliability performance specifications and develop key performance indicators for rotatable components with reference to world best practices. Liaise with OEM suppliers / consultants to resolve equipment failures, installations and modifications. Provide training and development opportunities to subordinates for increasing workforce effectiveness, safety and succession planning purposes. Recommends and/or administers personnel disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Qualifications Mechanical Engineering Degree or Equivalent A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) A member of the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in a mining plant maintenance role Extensive knowledge of Reliability Principles, Maintenance Strategies, Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Continuous Improvement processes. Forward Thinker "Can Do" attitude and the Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with Strong time management skills. BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS Teamwork Bold initiative Thinking safely Upholding quality Technical Skill Driving quantity OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Standby and overtime when required Exposure to noise/dust 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