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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:

Job title: Senior Supervisor, Mechanical

Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc.

Department: Smelting Engineering

Section: Mechanical, Secondary Smelting

Position reports to :                           Mechanical Engineering Superintendent (Secondary Smelting)

Direct reports: Mechanical Trades Persons

Staff (estimate )                                   Up to 14 Persons

Purpose

This position calls for supervision of mechanical rehabilitation works of the Pierce smith converters and associated ancillary equipment in the secondary section of the Smelter. This will involve supervision of the mechanical fitting, plate metal work, rigging and scaffolding erection- maximizing efficient and safe production from the Kansanshi Mine Plc.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily to assist with rehabilitation maintenance works of the converters in the new Kansanshi smelter.
• Adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Assist in the development of the organisational structure for section, assisting in the recruitment and training of maintenance personnel, ensuring that organisational needs met. The structure should be designed and populated with the view of identifying local resources that can be developed and progressed through appropriate mentorship and training to replace resources from non-local sources and within the constraints of achieving the HDSA/Female targets set by the Company for the department.
• Participate in the development and review of targets for the mechanical department, helping to achieve the business objectives and manage the performance results of the resources allocated, to achieve the targets and plans in the area of his appointment.
• Continuously review the ordering of mechanical spares  and inventories held with the objective of eliminating the risk of operational downtime in case of equipment/component failure.
• Continuously asses the mechanical asset inventory with the view of assisting in the development and continuous improvement of the implemented maintenance systems, to achieve or better the targeted availabilities for meeting the business objectives.
• Conduct regular inventory assessments and maintenance plan reviews helping set operating and capital refurbishment budgets for the mechanical assets/equipment base of your section.
• Manage the mechanical equipment under your control to achieve the designed performance capacity, where required schedule and execute refurbishment to restore equipment to the required operating integrity/efficiency. Proactive and practical management of the Planned maintenance program in your section
• Manage the mechanical department resources under your control in effectively assisting the Mechanical Engineering Superintendent and the overall Project team with the commissioning of equipment.
• Assist in planning and execution of the resources under your control for all planned and unplanned smelter maintenance shutdowns.
• Cost effectively manage all resources placed under your control to ensure strict adherence to sound management principles for the effective and efficient execution of maintenance activities to safely achieve maximum plant availability, at the lowest practically achievable cost.
• Continuously monitor your resources for strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications and execute appropriate action/s for non-compliance.
• Through effective leadership and mentorship cultivate, nurture and foster an “enabling” and “continuous improvement” culture.
• Manage the continuous improvement of your department through operational excellence.
• Manage the departmental costs to achieve the maximum business benefit.
• Manage the human resources in a manner that will ensure that the business objectives are met with minimal labor turnover.
• Ensure that good work ethics is sustained by effectively managing discipline with reference to absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc. within the department.
• Meaningfully participate in the formulation of measurable annual service level agreements with the smelter production department for the engineering department.
• Identify and help implement training and development opportunities for direct reports on an ongoing basis, with a particular focus on developing the local Zambian based employees.
• Regularly review career performance, helping identify potential talent- implementing the actions agreed to with the subordinates, coaching and counseling people on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma with proven track record and exposure in the smelting industry.
• Previous appointment as a Senior Supervisor or section engineer in the converter section with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Must be a full paid up member of EIZ.

Experience

• Previous appointment as a senior Engineering Supervisor or section engineer in a smelting environment- with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• First hand experience in the rehabilitation of Pierce smith converters and ancillary equipment including :-

Punch cars Converter drives and hydraulic systems ECC hoppers and hood doors Oscillating dampers Pumps and conveyor belts Planned Maintenance systems

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Teamwork
• Bold Initiative
• Thinking Safety
• Upholding Quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving Quantity
• Driving Attendance
• Very good communicator with strong skills/knowledge ability

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Computer Literacy
• Overtime and standby work when required
• Fluency in English
• Depth perception
• Fitting experience
• Scaffolding experience
• Rigging experience
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience
• Proactive attitude towards the planned maintenance system