Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large–scale mining license covering an area of approximately 228 square kilometres.
Completed and commissioned in 2012, Lubambe is an underground operation supported by a shaft and decline access with a 2.5 million tonne per annum capacity ore concentrator. The mine’s current depth is 450 meters producing a high-grade copper concentrate which is then treated at Zambian smelters.
The mine currently employs 718 direct employees and a further 1,966 contractors. It places the highest priority on safety with a world-class safety system.
Supporting local communities and suppliers is a key business focus of the mine.
EMR Capital owns an 80% controlling interest in Lubambe while ZCCM-IH owns 20%.
The Mine seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the following position:
VENTILATION TECHNOLOGIST (x1)
This position reports to the Ventilation Engineer.
Core Purpose of the Position
Plan and ensure implementation of long- and short-term efficient ventilation system at the mine to forestall safe environmental conditions in working places.
Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):
- Eliminate FACs, MTCs, LTIs and Fatalities by promoting highest safety standards within and beyond the scope of mine ventilation requirements within the Lubambe SHE guidelines.
- Provide adequate ventilation to places where persons are travelling and working above the minimum prescribed and negotiate best practice as appropriate.
- Carry out systematic sampling and auditing of ventilation systems to ensure compliance.
- Conduct all vent surveys professionally so as to ensure good environmental conditions.
- Compile data from routine surveys for future planning purposes.
- Advise officials on requirements of industrial and mine ventilation standards.
- Prepare routine reports and prepares monthly and quarterly reports.
- Prepares emergency procedures in the event of U/G fires or main fan failures.
- Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of all air ventilation installations.
- Recommend purchase of ventilation equipment as required.
- Conduct costing and time analysis related to ventilation initiatives.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Mine Ventilation.
- Ability to perform extensive mathematical calculations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Superior technical and analytical skills.
Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS word format to recruitment@lubambe.com. Please indicate the job title of the role you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 11th October 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
