Mining Services Linesman at First Quantum Minerals Ltd
First Quantum Minerals Ltd - Location: Zambia, North-Western
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Description
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that all maintenance and High Voltage Switching is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and uptime.
- Meeting set work targets for daily work group activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Achieving results through prioritizing activities, monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding self-accountable for the results.
- Motivate yourself and others in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.
- Planning & assisting in laying out of work on new projects.
- Ensuring 100% plant availability at all time.
- A proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times
Qualifications:
- Electrical Trade Test Certificate or Linesman qualification
- High Voltage Switching Authorization preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in large open pit mining operation
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience with Electrical preventative maintenance with a focus on HV power lines and Trolley assist lines, unplanned repair & installation tasks on plant equipment.
- Valid Zambian driver’s license
- Ability to multi-task & work well in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- High regard and commitment to safe work practices
Behavioral Traits:
- Good leadership qualities – Bolder, Smarter, Driven
- Participate and contribute in safe practice and environmental awareness
- Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices
- Identify of potential hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken
- Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness
- Raise, discussion and resolve safety issues at regular meetings
Other Requirements:
- Identify safety hazards and rectify or report to Supervisor for follow up of issue.
- Adhere and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Access safety hazard reports and rectify or report to Supervisor for rectification of issue.
- Attend safety meetings/toolbox talks on a daily basis
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