First Quantum Minerals

Assistant Operator, Smelter


PayCompetitive
LocationSolwezi/NORTH-WESTERN
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR11951

      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:

      Job title: Assistant Field Operator(SAP/GCP)

      Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc

      Department: Smelter

      Section: Acid Plant

      Position reports to: Shift Controller

      Purpose

      The purpose of the Assistant Field operator is to assist the Field Operator operate the plant in a safe manner as per standard operating procedure to ensure smooth and trouble free operation.

      Key Responsibilities

      This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulation pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, human resource, finance and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function:

      • Monitoring plant operations to ensure conformity to the set operational controls and procedures
      • Ensure effective communication with the Field Operators-SAP and GCP
      • Taking routine plant rounds to identify defective equipment
      • Reporting all abnormal and defective equipment
      • Practice good housekeeping around Gas cleaning and Sulphuric acid Plants areas
      • Follow Safety practices of doing jobs with concerns for Environment and Quality.
      • Completion of the routine plant activities: Strong Acid sampling, Weak Acid Sampling, Raw Water sampling, Reporting defective equipment, Cleaning strong acid area, Draining the heat exchangers, Pressure drop taking, Hand tools stock taking
      • Completion of the plant calendar activity for the day/shift.
      • Participating in training activities
      • Log all field parameters as determined by the Senior Metallurgist
      • Maintaining plant records as per procedure and management systems requirement.
      • Reports to Shift Controller.

      ESSENTIAL / Qualifications

      Grade 12 Certificate

      Experience

      Experience in a metallurgical / Sulphur burning acid plant operation is an added advantage.

      BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

      Physically fit and dynamic Ability to work to time constraints and meet tight deadlines Good communication and interpersonal skills Good listener and fast leaner, Immaculate record keeper Cooperative team player

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  • About the company

      First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a Canadian-based mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration, development and mining.