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.

Job description:

To coordinate and supervise field maintenance activities on drill equipment, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, high equipment availability, and efficient execution of planned and breakdown maintenance activities. The role acts as the link between maintenance teams, operations, contractors, and technical support personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on drill fleets.
• Ensure maintenance work is executed according to manufacturers' specifications and company standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and availability.
• Coordinate breakdown response activities to minimize downtime.
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately and closed within required timelines.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, parts, and resources required for maintenance activities.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational requirements and equipment condition.
• Monitor work progress and provide updates to management.
• Promote and enforce compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure risk assessments and pre-task hazard identifications are completed before work begins.
• Maintain a zero-harm culture within the team.
• Track drill performance indicators and maintenance trends.
• Analyse recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to maintenance personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and identify training requirements.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication between departments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Report on equipment availability, reliability, backlog, safety performance, and maintenance compliance.
• Communicate major equipment issues and maintenance priorities to management.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to 5S and housekeeping standards, maintaining work areas in a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready condition.

Qualifications & Expereince:

• Minimum Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate; and
• Degree in any Mechanical field or equivalent.
• A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• PC Literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Ability to achieve results in a cross cultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• All qualifications must be ZAQA Certified
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a related role
• Must have experience dealing with Drilling Technology in the Mining Industry
• Must have extensive supervision experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems in particular Pronto

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