Job Details

About the Position
The Maintenance Technician will work at the ALS Zambia Kansanshi site. ALS operates 24/7 and the Employee must be able to work shifts and flexi hours. The responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor  is not restricted to the list below and is subject to change depending on business needs.
The role will involve ensuring that all Maintenance activities within the Laboratory is carried out in a safety and responsible manner.

The position will be responsible for:

Compliance:

• Practice and drive the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
• Practice the ALS company core values.
• Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
• Abide by local legislative requirements at all times
• Follow all ALS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all times
• Abide by local legislative requirements at all times
• Comply with the ALS Quality Management System
• Prepare and comply with internal as well as external audits for the region

Scope of Work:

• Ensure all routine maintenance tasks are attended to timeously to ensure minimal downtime on all laboratory instrumentation and auxiliary equipment
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are in place and adhered to, to ensure minimal instrument breakdowns
• Plan preventative maintenance schedules periodically to ensure smooth running of the laboratory facility
• Liaise with equipment vendors and plan preventative maintenance to ensure minimum downtime of the laboratory operations
• Source equipment from credible suppliers to ensure low costs on maintenance and short lead times
• Liaise with all section heads on preventative maintenance schedule in line with operational requirements
• Coordinate the manpower resources within the maintenance department to ensure efficiency in attending to breakdowns and all maintenance schedules
• Supervise the teams’ outputs, manage performance and train where necessary to provide an optimal support infrastructure to the operational unit
• Attend weekly production meetings with constructive input to the overall goals of the operations unit
• Ensure regular housekeeping inspections to assess the day to day up keep of the site and to ensure support equipment is in functional conditions at all times.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure ALS Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• • A Minimum of a Maintenance Artisan Diploma or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution 3-5 years Laboratory experience
  • Good understanding of GEMS and maintenance equipment
  • Attention to detail and work under pressure
  • High level of integrity and excellent communicating skills
  • Ability to multi task and meet challenging deadlines
  • Proven people management experience, leading, managing, directing and motivating a team
  • Sound decision making, problem solving and preventive measures skills
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Good Knowledge in the mining industry (Jaw crushers, Mills, Dust Extractors, Scrubbers etc.)
  • Able to prioritize and give accurate feedback on time
  • High standards of work ethic and attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person looking to develop their career in an international company.