Artisan Fitter

FQM

Requisition Number: 506797
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Solwezi
Site: Kansanshi
Categories: Engineering, Smelter

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.

In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

  • Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications; using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders.
  • Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment; according to specifications; by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering and threading joints.
  • Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures such as radiators or tanks; using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
  • Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines; using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods.
  • Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment; following blueprints.
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation or repair according to specifications.
  • Select pipe sizes, types and related materials such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders according to specifications.
  • Cut and bore holes in structures such as bulkheads, decks, walls and mains prior to pipe installation; using hand and power tools.
  • Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, related machines and equipment; following specifications and using hand and power tools.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for all direct reports on an ongoing basis, with a particular focus on Zambian employees.
  • Other duties as  instructed by the Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.
  • Craft Certificate from recognised institution.

Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a qualified Fitter.

Behavioural Traits

  • Teamwork.
  • Bold initiative.
  • Thinking safely.
  • Upholding quality.
  • Technical Skill.
  • Driving quantity.
  • Driving attendance.

Operational Requirements

  • Standby and overtime where required.
  • Exposure to noise/dust.
  • Working at heights.
  • Working in confined spaces.

Beware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Security at Kansanshi on  0966154417 and +260 212 658444.

Applications close: 03 Jun 2019 FLE Daylight Time


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