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 Job Purpose:
- In order to facilitate overall management and compliance with the provisions of the mining Regulations 207.
- To manage the day to day operational of activities within your designated area of responsibility to ensure compliance to company guidelines related to safety, honesty, and integrity, commitment to continue improvement to achieve better efficiency, thereby meeting the standard of safety, cost control and production.
- To plan, direct or coordinate the Quarry activities and supervise the production, grouting and Drilling section staff
- To plan and monitor mining projects in line with the business objective
Specific Job Responsibility:
- In this capacity you will be responsible for the day to day management and operation of activities by overseeing the responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor within your designated area of responsibility by enforcing discipline as stipulated below.
- Lead the Quarry operation teams to ensure compliance to production, cost, efficiency, safety and environment
- Ensure minimization of equipment damage
- Ensure achievement of KPIs
- Ensure that the tires are running on good supported haul roads surfaces to minimize wear and tear
- Short, Medium and Long term Planning of the Quarry operations
- Carry out monthly drilled meters and Mined volume reconciliation with the drilling contractors on site
- Provide timely plans to the production, Drill and blast teams
- Ensure that the distribution of monthly & weekly plans to the Supervisors and business partners is done, with the emphasis on them understanding and executing them correctly
- Understand mine plans, drilling and blasting, pit dewatering, proper clean up, maintenance of bench width, no damage to ultimate slopes and stabilizing methods
- Direct mining activities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Ensure that the production strategies are effectively and efficiently implemented and in line with the organisational goals
- Effectively contribute to team performance and achievement of production targets
Job Specific Competencies
- Ensuring compliance to all legislation and relevant Mining procedures
- Ensuring that relevant Quarry operation information is accurate, available and up-to-date.
- Working closely with relevant departmental managers to ensure that Quarry operation’s needs are met
Key Job Attributes
- Must have self-confidence and interpersonal flexibility, initiative, perseverance, commitment
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet targets and deadlines
- Ability to speak, write and read English
- Potential to motivate team members in achieving goals and objectives
- Must be detail oriented and independent
- Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity and creativity
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people at work
- Unquestionable Integrity
Experience & Qualification:
- Grade 12
- Valid Zambian Blasting.
- Valid light vehicle driver’s license with at least 2 years’ experience.
- 1st Aid Certification
- Mining Degree
- Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia(EIZ) and Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
- The Mining Engineer- Quarry will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:
- Excellent skills on how to carry out disciplinary procedures
- Accident / Incident Investigation expertise
- Excellent Administration and Management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Knowledge of Surpac, Deswik and Short Plus Mining Software
- Excellent organizational and report writing skills
- At least 5 years’ experience in the same or similar position (preferably in the mining industry )
- Knowledge in basic health and safety and first aid