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Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
(brief description of this job)
To be responsible for the on-site collection and entry of dam monitoring data at TSF, Chisola, Musangezhi, Dam 4, Dam 8A and any other facilities specified by management, subject to change. The Dam Monitor shall also be responsible for the pass dam monitoring verification at respective facilities.
Specific Job Responsibility
(detailed description of key tasks expected to be performed by position holder)
- Weekly Piezometer readings at the various facilities, i.e Chisola dam, TSF, Musangezhi dam, Enterprise dam 4 and Sentinel dam 8A
- Data entry and verification of readings taken.
- Weekly flow management weir and water level readings at all facilities, i.e. Chisola Dam, Musangezhi Dam, Enterprise Dam 4, TSF and Sentinel Dam 8A.
- Undertake daily dam condition status inspections at the various facilities.
- Report any anomalies observed in monitoring data collected and site observed behaviours of the various facilities.
- Compile dam monitors weekly report and send for review to Senior Specialists, TSF and Water Dams Engineers.
- Undertake routine Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) exercises at request.
- Undertake any other geophysical, geotechnical and investigative exercises requested by Senior Specialists, TSF and Water Dams Engineers, under clear direction, and having received sufficient training.
- Ensure all monitoring infrastructure is in functional condition at all times. Any malfunction and damage must be reported immediately.
- Report any site conditions that may pose a hindrance to dam monitoring exercises. Where practicable, Dam Monitors are responsible for the elimination/isolation of such a hindrance, being supported with necessary resources to eliminate the hindrance.
- Health, safety environmental compliance.
- Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Specific Competencies
(knowledge/ skills required for job success)
- Defensive driving
- Ability to read and write clearly
- Ability to use a computer; operate Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Piezometer, Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and dumpy level usage.
Key Job Attributes
(behaviours/ traits/ aptitudes etc… required for job success)
- Emotional intelligence
- Good interpersonal ability
- Good communication (verbal and written)
- Innovative
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Disciplined
- Physically fit
Experience required to perform in this job
(i.e. years of experience performing the same or related areas)
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in monitoring and surveillance of tailings or water dams.
Qualifications
(Academic/ technical and or professional qualification required for the job)
- Full grade twelve (G12) Certificate ZAQA certified
- Valid Zambian Manual driver’s licence
- Water management/TSF/Dam management certificate or related certification.
- TSF & Dams device monitoring certification is an added advantage (i.e. Piezo, Electrical Resistivity Tomography).
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience monitoring and surveilling tailings or water dams
- Full Grade Twelve (G12) Certificate, ZAQA certified
- Valid Zambian manual driver's licence
- Water management, TSF, dam management, or related certification
- Ability to use computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of piezometers, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), and dumpy levels
- TSF and dam device monitoring certification, such as piezometer or ERT certification
- Defensive driving capability
- Physical fitness
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.
