Artisan, Electrician

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: Purpose of the role: 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, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out planned maintenance requirements as per OEM Standards and work order completion. Carry out preventive maintenance on all electrical components of overhead cranes such as VSD’s, PLC’s, Instrumentation, cabling etc. Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication. Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner. Comply with safe working standard, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times. Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor. Qualifications & Experience: Full grade twelve (12) certificate Craft Certificate/ Diploma in Automotive Engineering with a Specialization in Auto-Electricity. Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge in Basic First Aid and Basic Health and Safety. Excellent team building, organization and communication skills. At least 5 years’ working experience in heavy equipment operations preferably in the mining environment. Proven experience in maintenance of mining industry diesel propelled ancillary mobile equipment and/or drills including dozers, excavators, wheel dozers, service trucks, and wheel loaders. Experience in maintenance of diesel propelled drills such as Sandvik. Experience in some or all of the following machines: Volvo AF40 series; Komatsu D375, D475, HD1500,HD758, WA300, WA600, WD500 and WD900 series; Liebherr 9100 and 9250 series. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a qualified industrial electrician. Job Specific Competencies Troubleshooting on complex control circuit circuits. Understanding Proof Load Testing & load test preparations. Standby work required. Overtime when necessary. Exposure to dust, heat and noise. PC Literacy. An understanding of the cultural and political environment. An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Valid Silicosis certificate. Key Job Attributes Problem Solving Teamwork Bold initiative Thinking and working safety Upholding quality Technical skills Driving quantity Driving attendance Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year. Email us at careers@fqml.com