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:
Reporting into the Commercial Business Improvement function, this role will require both creative and collaborative working with the Commercial area and the wider business. The role will involve promoting effective data management practices and promoting better understanding of data and analytics.
- A Tertiary qualification in Computer or Engineering, degree in statistics, mathematics, Supply Chain or a related subject involving maths, such as economics or data science.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within all levels
- A high level of mathematical ability
- Programming languages, such as SQL and Python
- Ability to analyse, model and interpret data
- Problem-solving skills
- A methodical and logical approach
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong ability to adhere to standards, work with limited supervision, and meet deadlines for service delivery.
- Strength in planning and organisation.
- Strong experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in large or international environments.
- Hands-on working experience of SQL reporting services
- Hands-on working experience on MS SQL server
- Proven experience communicating face-to-face with customers collecting requirements, implementing and providing technical support.
- Experience with Power BI and other BI platforms.
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Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, supply chain, economics, data science, or a related quantitative subject
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong mathematical ability
- Programming experience with SQL and Python
- Ability to analyze, model, and interpret data
- Problem-solving skills and a methodical, logical approach
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to adhere to standards, work with limited supervision, and meet deadlines
- Planning and organizational skills
- Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment
- Minimum five years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with SQL Reporting Services
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience communicating with customers to collect requirements, implement solutions, and provide technical support
- Experience with Power BI and other business intelligence platforms
- Experience in large or international environments
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.
