HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST, FIELD MAINTENANCE | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2882| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering

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Core duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the superintendent and/or solve the hydraulic system related problems and failures on board of the equipment in the day to day fleet operations.
• Provide on request optimal technical support in case of equipment malfunctioning.
• Spot problems/risks and carry out checks on the control systems/applications, thereby identifying possible sources of malfunctioning risks or incorrect use promptly and avoiding problems.
• Ensure the hydraulic equipment is being maintained to the company standards and the certifying authorities/OEM.
• Commission hydraulic installations in consultation with the relevant teams.
• Read and understand Electrohydraulic schematics.
• Share knowledge within the company, both verbally and in written form, and provide technical background information and instructions for optimum use of the systems.
• Recommend and make improvements to current Hydraulic Systems.
• Write Management reports clearly outlining Status of machine/Challenges/ Support required
• Contribute to systems related troubleshooting and problem solving.

Key Job Attributes

• 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

Skills & Experience Required

• The ideal candidate must have 15 years proven experience in the Mining Industry dealing with face shovels and drills: Komatsu PC5500, Liebherr 9250, Liebherr 9100, CAT MD6640, Pit Vipers 271.
• Mechanical Engineer Degree or higher
• Practical and analytical in nature, able to separate important from less important matters.
• 1 – 3 years of Fluid Power/Hydraulic Engineering related experience.
• Certified fluid power specialist (CFPS) and/or Certified fluid power hydraulic specialist (CFPHS) and/or Certified hydraulic fluid power engineer (CFPE) desirable.

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Deadline: May 17, 2021