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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:

Reporting to TSF Construction Superintendent; Senior Construction Supervisor will be responsible for supervising daily construction tasks to ensure activities i.e. material, equipment, and other relevant resources, QA-QC are in place and performed efficiently.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Oversee daily construction activities and organize meetings, identify potential risks, implement corrective actions.
• Follow project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans and protocols to provide a high standard of work efficiently and consistently.
• Prepare construction records, reports and updates for management.
• Inspect construction activities and ensure the tasks are compliant with safety standards, and conform with QA-QC requirements.
• Establish effective communication and coordination among the stakeholders to ensure collaborative work and planning requirements align to avoid conflicts or delays.

Job Specific Competencies

• Sound experience in Project Management and the effective usage of Earthmoving and Construction resources.
• Implement FQM Way culture across the shift team – “Smarter, Bolder, Driven, Together.”
• A good understanding of safety practices in compliance with best standards.

Key Job Attributes

• Commitment to SHEC performance;
• Excellent ability to task assign, build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines to execute work in efficient manner;
• Possesses skills for identifying issues, risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions;
• Ability to work and manage problems/actions across short + long term timeframes;
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and able to provide clear and accurate performance reports & to issue instructions;
• Be persistent, diligent and thorough in approach;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and excellent organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Construction / Engineering (desirable), or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in heavy civil works, earthworks, infrastructure.
• Eligibility for membership of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), and to hold legal appointment as defined by the Mining regulations of Zambia.
• Valid drivers’ license (manual) essential.