Operator – Process at First Quantum Minerals Ltd

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.

The position holder will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• The role, reporting to the High Pressure Leach Plant (HPL) Shift supervisor, is to operate the plant with the set operational controls and procedures.
• The Operator is expected to handle the autoclave feed preparation area and deliver consistent, stable input parameters like densities, free acid analysis and be able to operate the autoclave in a safe manner.
• Operate the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for production of demineralized water and should be able to interact with other team members.
• The Operator has to ensure safe and adequate operation of equipment as well as supporting delivery thereof to Maintenance activities.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards. Compliance to HSE requirements and reporting/correcting defects and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor, assess and correct internal KPI to HPL. Fill and ensure accuracy of required log sheets.
• Conduct thorough and accurate shift handovers.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the  Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a grade 12 certificate with credits in mathematics and/ or science.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the Plant or related field

Behavioural Traits

• Teamwork
• Bold Initiative
• Thinking Safety
• Upholding Quality
• Technical skill
• Driving Quantity
• Driving Attendance

Operational Requirements

• Valid drivers’ license
• Computer literacy
• Standby duties
• Working at heights
• Confined spaces
• Understanding of corrosive and toxic substances

Applications close: 12 Aug 2019 FLE Daylight Time

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