Engineer, Mechanical, Components First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

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:

Purpose

Responsible for any ad hoc projects, investigations that would require a financial appreciation and critical thinking ability.

Responsibility

• Provide engineering support to ensure in-house component refurbishment projects satisfy OEM standards.
• Develop and implement a QA/QC process on all internally and externally refurbished components.
• Implement industry wide best practices with regard to component storage at Warehouse.
• Review and periodically refine the Site’s Rotable Repair process.
• Manage critical Spares and Tooling for the Section.
• Prepare Component Assessment and Repair Reports for all refurbished components.
• Engage End users with feedback on improving maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate Rotable population database and produce periodic status reports as and when required.
• Provide Technical support on all warranty claims.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis on all premature failures.
• Hands on experience in maintenance and production related processes.
• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained applying all company policies and safe work practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety of employees
• Provide engineering support services for the installation, maintenance and operation of various project works ensuring the safety, efficiency and integrity of the network in accordance with requirements
• Project manage the technical and financial aspects of small scale projects, applying effective project management techniques from inception to completion
• Participate in the improvement of engineering standards, specifications and instructions associated with replacement, refurbishment and augmentation of equipment
• Liaise with other teams in troubleshooting root cause and incident investigations including equipment failures and defects for low impact planned and unplanned events;
• Perform any other duties as required by Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) work experience in the same role
• Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• PC Literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Ability to achieve result is a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.