FQM
Requisition Number: 505330
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Kalumbila (140km west of Solwezi)
Site: Sentinel
Categories: Engineering
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
- Undertaking condition monitoring activities such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, non-destructive testing (NDT) on a range of Mining equipment
- Work with Lubrication Technician to incorporate lube oil analysis data to determine equipment condition
- Support the Reliability Engineer during trouble shooting of mining equipment
- Collect condition monitoring data on a routine basis for all monitored machinery using hand held instrumentation as well as the permanent instrumentation mounted on the equipment. In doing so, highlight any change in equipment performance and condition levels. Monitor trends of such data and initiate action(s) when limits are reached by informing appropriate maintenance personnel to ensure corrective action is taken.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation whilst analyzing data and providing practical solutions and technical advice.
- Entering all condition monitoring data into the machinery health management (MHM) or other suitable databases either manually or via suitable computer interfaces for accurate trends analysis and effective diagnosis.
- Recommending corrective actions based on the equipment condition and performance.
- Participate in audits reviews of the condition monitoring function to identify actions for continuous improvement and adhere to company’s policies and procedures.
- As a member of the reliability team, support the other reliability roles within the group.
- Developing and sustaining a strong safety culture along with a deep commitment towards achieving a target of zero injuries and incidents.
- Ensure all portable and field mounted condition monitoring devices are kept in operating condition
- Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must have Grade 12 Certificate
- A Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or its Equivalent;
- Current Certificate in condition monitoring course or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and having driving experience for not less than 1 year.
Experience
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in the same position in fixed plant and Mobile mine equipment.
- Experience in Mining in open cast or underground mining.
- Able to read, understand and Time waveform and spectrum.
- Generate report using condition monitoring tools as required by supervisor.
- Experience in Laser alignment, NDT, Thermographic survey, oil analysis, vibration analysis motor current analysis, Predictive Maintenance, RCFA, FMEA.
Behavioral 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
Applications close: 17 Mar 2019 FLE Standard Time