Job Details

Job Description

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

• Coordinate and lead his team to complete road building projects and maintain roads, ramps within and around the mine. The role will also ensure that time frames are met and projects are completed according to design and to acceptable standards.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Ensure good operation practices.
• Controlling and inspecting waste dumps, ramp and road building, general road maintenance.
• Movement of required material according to a plan and instructions.
• Ensure compliance of safe mining practices.
• Report all substandard/unsafe conditions to Superintendent.
• Operate safely by following procedures,
• keep KPI’s levels high
• Ensure that all KPI’s are done and handed to safety department by month end.
• Ensure that Log Book(s) are filled in correctly after every shift.
• See that daily given tasks are executed as per daily work plan given by Superintendent.
• Ability to operate a two –way radio and knowledge of all emergency procedures
• Ensure that all handovers are done correctly and accurately.
• Ensure that incidents, accidents are reported immediately and that reports are completed in full.
• Ensure that per-checks are done on all equipment and LV’s – report defects immediately.
• Ensure that sub-contractors are advised of blasting times and evacuation procedures.

Job Specific Competencies

• Machine Operation Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Working knowledge of earth moving equipment
• Basic knowledge of condition monitoring
• Job specific equipment selection ability
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of geometry
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Knowledge of ground elevations

Key Job Attributes

• Detail Orientated
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Must possess Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
• Ability to multi-task
• Conflict resolution
• Must be an active listener
• Must be a good team player
• Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
• Ability to delegate as and when need arises
• Must be able to effectively manage time
• Must be smart
• Self-driven
• Planning skills
• Must possess managerial courage
• Must demonstrate excellent business acumen
• Process oriented
• Must be an influencer of positive change

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least 5 years’ experience in mining, with not less than 3 years at supervisor level.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or better
• Must be computer literate
• Valid blasting license
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Zambian driver’s licence