Shift Supervisor at Mabiza Resources Limited

Job Description

Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:

Role: Shift Supervisor

Reporting : Senior Process Engineer Production.

Job Purpose : The role is responsible for assisting the Senior Process Engineer Production in managing all areas of the process plant operations by implementing and applying thought solutions to achieve and exceed plant KPIs.

Responsibilities:

This role will have direct responsibility and be held accountable to include but not limited to: safety, plant KPIs, quality and people.
Ensure safety and environmental compliance targets are achieved.
Ensure inductions and toolbox talks are undertaken.
Ensure HIRA activities are undertaken.
Ensure every employee is equipped with the correct PPE and have right tools for their jobs.
Ensure the working environment is conducive.
Minimize environmental pollution by ensuring plant effluents are discharged correctly.
Ensuring that the Process Plant meets the daily targets of production including quality and efficiency.
Assisting in the daily production planning.
Ensuring equipment availability.
Collect data through plant checklist and action on deviations and liaise with Metallurgists.
Coordinate shift routine tasks of conducting checks on key operating parameters.
Trouble shooting and resolving process upset conditions by making decisions on short term interval control.
Planning for Plant Planned Shutdowns and preparation for startup.
Ensuring that the overall vision of the company is achieved.
Ensuring Implementation of Standard Operating Procedure and Planned Task Observations.
Mentoring and coaching subordinate staff.
Conducting performance appraisals for subordinates’ staff in line with departmental objectives.

Skills & Qualifications:

Grade 12 School Certificate
Degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Process Foreman/Shift Coordinator or Process Trainer in a sulphide concentrator.
Knowledge and operational control of Scada/PLC is a must.
Knowledge of OH&S and Environmental legislation.
Knowledge in development of Standard Operating Procedures will be an added advantage.
Good leadership of production staff.

MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to

Human Resources Business Partner
Mabiza Resources Limited
P.O. 50799
LUSAKA