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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
To safely execute maintenance work according to the prescribed standards while ensuring the safety of self and others
Key Responsibilities
- The incumbent 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.
- Maintains component shop related equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Keeps all components available for use by inspecting and testing all components; completing preventive maintenance such as, component inspections and parts planning in advance.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using Pantera 1500I Drifter diagnostic equipment such as mechanical test equipment and calibration devices.
- Verifies Pantera 1500I Drifter serviceability by conducting 50-hour service intervals; adjusting controls and systems according to the specific machine requirements.
- Dismantle and reassemble Pantera 1500I Drifters according to OEM standards.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment components using hoists and hand tools.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Maintains component records by recording service and repairs.
- Keeps workshop equipment operational by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Repair and service all heavy equipment components within the established standards.
- Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Grade Twelve (Grade 12)
- Craft Certificate in HER from a recognised institution
- Member of EIZ
- Valid driver’s licence
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
- Teamwork
- Bold initiative
- Thinking safely
- Upholding quality
- Technical Skill
- Driving quantity
- Driving attendance
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standby work required
- Overtime when necessary
- Exposure to dust, heat and noise
- PC Literacy
- An understanding of the cultural and political environment
- An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
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Skills Required
- Grade Twelve (Grade 12)
- Craft Certificate in HER from a recognised institution
- Member of EIZ
- Valid driver's licence
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role
- PC Literacy
- Ability to work standby and overtime; tolerate dust, heat and noise
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
What We Do
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.
