Job Details

  • Deadline: 15th July , 2026.
  • Company: First Quantum Mineral
  • Location: Zambia
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia
  • Application: Online application

Job Description

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Company

First Quantum Mineral

Location

Zambia

State

Kalumbila

Job type

Full-Time

Job category

Engineering

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

Job Description

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.

P

urpose of the role

To assist the Mining Superintendent, supervise a multi skilled shift team responsible for the projects, maintenance, operation and construction/relocation of the dewatering section, inclusive but not limited to pit dewatering pumps, dam pontoon pumps and flocculation/coagulation area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all statutory compliance and HSE requirements adhered to and incidents are promptly reported.

Ensuring that all maintenance, construction and monitoring is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, to ensure maximum reliability and uptime.

Through his accountability for all mining infrastructure equipment operation, ensure a smooth, efficient and well effected operation of the dewatering equipment.

Conduct equipment isolation where and when needed, to ensure safe maintenance, always following supervisory and legal requirements.

Maintain a very high standard of housekeeping.

Ensure KPI’s of timeous maintenance, water quality compliance to ZEMA requirements, water buffers levels, and HSE.

Conduct timely, documented and accurate shift handovers – reporting performance KPI’s, tasks performed, equipment status and focus items

Meeting set work targets for daily work group activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Achieving results through prioritizing activities, monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding self-accountable for the results.

Motivate yourself and others in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.

Planning & assisting in laying out of work on new projects.

Ensuring maximum plant availability at all time.

A proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times Identify safety hazards and rectify or report to supervisor for follow up of issue.

Adhere and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Access safety hazard reports and rectify or report to Supervisor for rectification of issue.

Attend safety meetings/toolbox talks on a daily basis

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Full Grade 12 certificate

Minimum Diploma in a Mechanical field. Degree will be added advantage

Member of EIZ and registered with ERB

Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience

Experience in mine dewatering operations or similar environment

Job Specific Competencies

Proven knowledge of pumping and piping systems

Understanding of environmental compliance and water quality.

Appreciation of water drainage systems

High regard and commitment to safe work practices

Key Job Attributes

Personal sense of equipment ownership and accountability

Ability to and passion for leading and supervising people

Ability to task assign, follow up and manage

Ability to build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines

Ability to work and manage problems/actions across the timeframe of one shift

Possess ability to analyse and understand equipment information

Good verbal and written communication skills

Persistent, diligent and thorough in approach

Be enthusiastic and pro-active in manner

Firm and fair in managing team members.

Problem solving skills

Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned

Ability to multi-task

Conflict resolution

Must be an active listener

Must be a good team player

Ability to make precise judgment and decisions

Ability to delegate as and when need arises

Must be able to effectively manage time

Must be smart

Self-driven

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Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website: Click Here

Closing Date: 15th July, 2026.

How to Apply

Apply online: Open application link