Sectional Engineer/Mechanical x2 at Konkola Copper Mines

Konkola Copper Mines plc

Job Opportunities

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is one of the largest copper producers in Zambia. It operates underground and open pit mines as well as metallurgical plants with operations located at Nchanga, Konkola, Nkana and Nampundwe.

KCM’s operations include a state-of-the-art smelter, open pit and underground mines and a refinery. KCM’s vision is to leverage minerals and Human Resources to enhance stakeholder value and Zambia’s pride. To support this vision KCM will be recruiting qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions at Nchanga in Chingola.

SECTIONAL ENGINEER / MECHANICAL X2

Job Purpose

To supen,’ise and develop the maintenance function to enable the department meets its production targets and also ensure that equipment in the section is safely maintained at a high standard and continuously improved upon.

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide maintenance services to enable the department to meet its production targets within budgeted costs
• Oversee the execution of medium and long-term engineering projects to ensure that they are connpleted on time and to acceptable standards
• Liaise with other sections and services departments to ensure that the necessary planned and unplanned maintenance work is complete in a reasonable time
• Promote safety consciousness among subordinates and ensure that plant maintenance standards conform to mining regulation standards
• Ensure effective execution of MMS in the section and ensure the system is used to improved maintenance

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 years’ work experience in the mining industry
• Engineering maintenance and project management exposure in metallurgical plants
• Project management training
• Maintenance management system training
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia

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