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:
Key Responsibilities•Participate in structured on-the-job training programs across different departments as per development plan
•Support departmental projects, operations, and daily activities
•Conduct research, data analysis, and reporting to aid decision-making
•Collaborate with senior staff and cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency
•Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies in all assigned tasks
•Engage in continuous learning and skill development through mentorship and training sessions
•Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to improve business processes
Operational Requirements
•Understanding of mining legislation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
•Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols and risk assessment methodologies.
•Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-cultural environment, fostering inclusive and respectful collaboration.
•Ability to work effectively in remote locations and diverse weather conditions, with physical agility to access various areas of mining operations as needed.
•Ability to work at a remote mining site in Zambia, requiring resilience and adaptability to operational challenges.
•Must be comfortable to travel across the First Quantum Minerals (FQM) sites, both local and international, as and when there’s a business requirement
Behavioural Attributes
•Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed
•Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways to work better
•Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined
•Together: communicates candidly with peers and understand others’ views.
Experience
•No prior experience required, but any internship or practical experience in mining operations will be advantageous.
•Ability to multi-task & work well under pressure and in a team environment
•Good verbal and written communications skills
•Computer literate in Microsoft office suit and Artificial Intelligent
•Skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
•Ability to tackle practical, production-oriented problems through mini-projects.
Qualifications
Must hold a bachelor’s degree in any of the following relevant fields:
•Mining Engineering
•Geo-science related disciplines
•Geo-metallurgy
•Environmental Sciences
•Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
•Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering
•Process Engineering
•Industrial Engineering, Law, Commerce, Supply Chain or Economics
•Safety Engineering
•Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, Geometallurgy, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Law, Commerce, Supply Chain, Economics, Safety Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or Social Sciences
- Understanding of mining legislation, SOPs, and operational procedures
- Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols and risk assessment methodologies
- Ability to work effectively in remote mining locations and diverse weather conditions, including physical agility to access various mining areas
- Willingness and ability to travel across First Quantum Minerals sites, locally and internationally, as business requires
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Artificial Intelligence tools
- Skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and reporting
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Internship or practical experience in mining operations
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.
