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:
Overall Job Purpose
The Production Engineer is responsible for a wide range of operational tasks including performance reviews, reporting and improvement projects across mining the mining departments. The role constantly monitors operation efficiencies and works with all departments to optimize the production process through projects and implantation of relevant initiatives.
Specific Job Responsibility
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
- Work with the optimization team to develop, implement and monitor business improvements.
- Actively seek to develop new ideas and initiatives that have the potential to provide the company with efficiency, cost reduction and productivity opportunities.
- Support technical, production, safety, training, services, commercial and maintenance teams with reporting and projects.
- Develop and maintain safe and effective work practices and procedures throughout.
- Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.
Job Specific Competencies
- Advanced Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point.
- Familiar with SQL, data management and reporting.
- Competent with basic Surpac or similar CAD Application
- Competent at engineering analysis
- Report writing
Key Job Attributes
- Great Problem Solving skills
- Inventive/Creativity
- Determined
- Confident and competent presenter
- An analytical mind
- Detail Orientated
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Must possess Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be an active listener
- Must be a good team player
- Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
- Must be able to effectively manage time
- Must be smart
- self-driven
Experience required to perform in this job
- At least 3 years’ mining related experience.
- Prior Pit planning Experience
Qualifications
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering
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Skills Required
- At least 3 years of mining-related experience
- Prior pit planning experience
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with SQL, data management, and reporting
- Competence with Surpac or a similar CAD application
- Competence in engineering analysis and report writing
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.
