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:
The Engineer, Mechanical, Junior will assist with the design and maintenance of mechanical systems, conduct site inspections, support project proposals, and collaborates with senior engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement cost-effective solutions in an industrial mining environment
Key Responsibilities:
Hands on experience in maintenance and production related processes.
Equipment failure analysis.
Collection of data on critical production equipment and trying to improve their performance.
Ensure a safe work environment is maintained applying all company policies and safe work practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety of employees
Provide engineering support services for the installation, maintenance and operation of various project works ensuring the safety, efficiency and integrity of the network in accordance with requirements
Project manage the technical and financial aspects of small scale projects, applying effective project management techniques from inception to completion
Participate in the improvement of engineering standards, specifications and instructions associated with replacement, refurbishment and augmentation of equipment
Liaise with other teams in troubleshooting root cause and incident investigations including equipment failures and defects for low impact planned and unplanned events;
Perform any other duties as required by Management.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Grade Twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
PC Literacy.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Ability to achieve result is a cross cultural environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
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Skills Required
- Minimum of a Grade Twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
- Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
- Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- PC Literacy
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Ability to achieve results in a cross cultural environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
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.
