Mine Supervisor Earth Works at First Quantum Minerals

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:

Ensure good operation practices.
Controlling waste dumps, ramps and road building, general road maintenance.
Ensure that material is moved according to plan and instructions.
Inspecting and maintaining dumps, ramps and haul roads as per set down standards.
Achieve daily targets of machine utilization for their area and ensure that crews are achieving productivity target for their area.
Identify and assist in implementing improvements to road construction and maintenance processes and techniques to optimise project objectives and targets and report on the outcomes.
Maximizing crew and employee performance and safety through training and matching of employee experience to daily equipment allocation and priorities.
Ensure compliance of safe mining practices.
Developing and promoting a positive employee relations environment within the operations crew and across shifts.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Report all substandard/unsafe conditions to Coordinator.
Operate safely by following procedures,
Keep KPI’s levels high.
Ensure that Log Book entries are done after every shift.
Ensure that tasks given by Coordinator are executed.
Ensure that all handovers are done correctly and accurately.
Ability to operate a two –way radio and knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Ensure that incidents, accidents are reported immediately and that reports are completed in full and handed to Coordinator.
Ensure that per-checks are done on all equipment and LV’s – report defects immediately.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Comply with current environmental regulations in Zambia.
Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
Comply with the provisions of the Trident Environmental Management System.
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

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