First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is an established and growing mining and metals company currently operating four mines and developing projects worldwide. Our aim is to become a globally diversified mining and metals company. With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world. We currently produce copper cathode, copper in concentrate, nickel, gold and sulphuric acid. First Quantum’s current operations are the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia, the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania, the Kevitsa nickel-copper-PGE mine in Finland and the Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt mine in Australia. When our current projects are in operation, we expect we will be able to triple our annual copper production capacity and be positioned within the world’s 10 largest copper producers. Sentinel is the first mine to be developed at the Trident project in the North Western Province of Zambia. The project comprises five large-scale mining licences and significant geological potential exists for expansion of operations, including the Enterprise nickel mine announced in December 2012. First Quantum is investing US$1.725-billion at the Sentinel mine and construction remains on time and on budget. Plant commissioning will commence in mid-2014 and copper production is expected reach 280 - 300,000 tonnes per annum.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring that all electrical maintenance is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and uptime
Meeting set work targets for daily work group activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
Achieving results through prioritizing activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding self-accountable for the results
Motivate yourself and others in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals
Planning & assisting in laying out of work on new projects
Ensuring 100% plant availability at all time
A proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times
Qualifications
Craft Certificate
Three (3) five - 5 years’ experience in Mining environment or equivalent
Experience & Skills:
Siemens Simocode
HV Switching
High Voltage experience
Variable speed Drive Danfoss
Siemens VSD
Siemens Switch Gear Experience
Proven experience with all electrical preventative maintenance, unplanned repair & installation tasks on plant equipment.
Valid Zambian driver’s license
Ability to multi-task & work well in a team environment
Good verbal and written communications skills
High regard and commitment to safe work practices
Behavioural Traits:
Participate and contribute in safe practice and environmental awareness
Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices
Identify of potential hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken
Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness
Raise, discussion and resolve safety issues at regular meetings
Other Requirements:
Maintenance on plant electrical equipment
Working on motor control systems “Siemens Simocode control Profi-bus”
High voltage motors & Low voltage motors
High voltage and low voltage switch gear
Large electrical Blower’s
Blower Motors
High voltage and low voltage variable speed drives “Siemens”
Battery systems for high voltage protection relays and UPS
Conversant with SEEPAM Relays
How to apply
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