First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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:
Overall Role Purpose
Responsible for Mine supervisors, the coordinator will oversee the drilling operations in the drilling section and staff in his crew. The role will also ensure that drill block Discipline is done to standard.
Additionally, the role will ensure that the drilling team complies with good drilling practices as well as ensuring adherence to safety practices and mining regulations.
Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables
- Collaborating with stakeholders or other employees in various aspects of the operation with relevance to the drilling section
- Managing and communicating deadlines to the crew
- Overseeing the completion of tasks and making adjustments as may be necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards
- Collecting and analysing feedback from stakeholders to gauge satisfaction and success
- Identify potential bottlenecks that could affect production
Coordinate the Mine supervisors to;
- Ensure that all operators and personnel entering the work area are adequately inducted on site safety procedures and systems and that these comply to mining standards.
- Ensure all employees are trained, assessed and permitted to do the work. (Driving / operating permits, blasting licenses and first –aid certificate).
- Coach operators in order for them to teach and /or correct unsafe work habits.
- Ensure fatigue management is complied with.
- Ensure that all safety and job-related items are reported to the Coordinator so that this information can be recorded in the Logbook.
- Report all accidents, incidents or hazards in your area of responsibility to the Coordinator and put preventative measures in place.
- Participate in safety investigations in conjunction with the safety department and implement corrective and preventative controls.
- Ensure drilling procedures are followed.
- Ensure equipment checklists are duly checked, collected and signed off.
- Ensure safety berms are built as per required standard.
- Ensure ground conditions are to standard (ground water, voids, cavities, joints and underground workings).
- Ensure Drill pattern demarcation, barricades and signage are of the correct standard.
- Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress
- Supervision of interns, students on industrial attachments and trainees.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Behavioral Traits / Personal Characteristics
- Detail Orientated
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Must possess Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
- Ability to multi-task
- Conflict resolution
- Must be an active listener
- Must be a good team player
- Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
- Ability to delegate as and when need arises
- Must be able to effectively manage time
- Must be smart
- Self-driven
- Planning skills
- Must possess managerial courage
- Must demonstrate excellent business acumen
- Process oriented
- Must be an influencer of positive change
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Valid Zambian driver’s license
- Must be computer literate
- Valid blasting license
- First Aid Certificate
- At least 5 years’ work experience in a mining environment, with not less than 3 years at mine supervisor level
- Demonstrate knowledge on various Drill operation techniques
- Knowledge of various drill operations
- Machine Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Basic knowledge of condition monitoring
- Job specific equipment selection ability
- Excellent knowledge of drilling depth requirements
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of basic geometry
- All certificates must be certified by ZAQA