H.E.R FITTER ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2993| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining

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Purpose of the role:

The position exists to maintain the complete fleet of Ancillary equipment to the OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify Work

• Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective work is identified before it becomes a breakdown.
• Ensure that sufficient information is captured to perform or plan the corrective task by using the work request and or defect notice request process
• Ensure identified work is prioritized according to the potential risk to HSE & equipment availability
• Discuss with the off-going or on coming crew potential safety hazards and issues, ongoing work from previous shifts, progress of the mining plans and status of work in the schedule

Perform Work

• Ensure task requirements are clearly understood and all risks identified before commencing the job
• Collect all required tools and equipment prior to commencing the job to promote efficient maintenance practices
• Adhere to all site and company requirements for the use of permits, risk assessments, Isolations and risk management.
• Test & commission the machine to ensure all maintenance activities were effective and the machine is returned in a fit for purpose condition

Record Work & Job Completion

• Complete all maintenance documentation (Work orders, PM sheets, inspection sheets etc…) in full and to the required standard ensuring that all relevant information relating to the task is completed
• Clean and tag components requiring repair or core return
• Parts not required returned back into stock
• Report broken, damaged or missing tooling
• Ensure all work areas are well maintained and housekeeping standards are adhered to

Participation

• Participate in on & off the job training and learning opportunities
• Demonstrate interest and wiliness in all equipment and company goals
• Participate and contribute to safety and improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant trade or role required experience
• Hold relevant artisan certification in electrical, mechanical or similar
• At least 2 years in mining or heavy industry
• Where appropriate, hold valid driver’s licence
• Experience in Komatsu dozers, graders, loaders and Volvo ADTs”

Key Job Attributes

• The ability work within a group in a challenging and geographically remote environment.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Satisfactory oral communication skills in English.

Contribute to the management of Health and Safety by;

• Participate in the identification of significant Health and safety risks and impacts including those related to identified applicable legislation
• Contribute to the development and implementation of plans/controls to mitigate significant health and safety risks in your Section.
• Participate in the effective management of health and safety risks in your work area.
• Ensure that incidents related to health, safety or the environment are reported.

Safety Performance

• Ensure compliance with the health and safety programs in your Section
• Attend regular safety meetings.
• Comply with maintenance plans including relevant up to date SOP’s where they are developed and available.
• Actively promote continuous improvement in safety behavior.
• Conduct informal safety inspections of your work area.
• Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Good oriented person
• Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
• Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
• Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
• The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.

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Deadline: June 2, 2021