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.
· Oversee and manage all dewatering systems within the pit to ensure safe and uninterrupted mining operations
· Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and optimization of pumps, pipelines, and associated infrastructure
· Develop and implement dewatering plans aligned with short- and medium-term mine plans
· Monitor water levels, risks, and system performance, ensuring proactive mitigation actions
· Electrical Infrastructure (Service Mine Ops)
· Manage overhead power lines around the pit and ensure reliable electrical supply to mining operations
· Oversee electrification systems for shovels and drills, ensuring availability and performance
· Supervise trolley line maintenance, expansion, and construction projects
· Ensure compliance with electrical standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements
· Road Construction and Maintenance
· Supervise construction and maintenance of in-pit roads (temporary and permanent)
· Ensure roads are built and maintained to required safety, drainage, and operational standards
· Optimize road design, conditions, and performance to improve haulage efficiency and reduce costs
· Coordinate with production teams to ensure road availability aligns with mine plans
· General Infrastructure & Leadership
· Lead and manage Dewatering, Electrical (Service Ops), and Road Maintenance Superintendents
· Ensure integration of infrastructure activities with mine production plans
· Monitor performance, costs, and KPIs related to infrastructure services
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure operations
· Ensure high safety standards and compliance with all site procedures and regulations
· Serve as key contact point between infrastructure teams and production.
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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.
