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First Quantum Mineral Solwezi

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Employer and vacancy source: First Quantum Mineral

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  • EmployerFirst Quantum Mineral
  • LocationSolwezi
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
First Quantum Mineral
Location
Solwezi
Posted
September 30, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Engineering & Construction, IT & Telecoms
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.
  • Full Time
  • Solwezi

Website First Quantum Mineral

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.First Quantum Careers

 

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

Responsible for identifying and managing asset reliability risks and monitoring losses and high-maintenance cost assets. To Optimize Maintenance Strategies by creating business cases based on Reliability Centered Maintenance Metrics.Job posting serviceAsset reliability software

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with Section Superintendents to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
The Shovel and Excavator Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and adhering to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of EX5600-7 and Liebherr Excavators.
Propose mitigation, e.g. requirements, design changes, detection logic, maintenance, training, by which the risks may be lowered and controlled for at an acceptable level
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance: reliability Centered maintenance (RCM) analysis on the Hugh voltage electrical system and Hydraulic System.
Monitor the Condition of undercarriage and structural of the entire machine, and implement and manage Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) on site. This includes, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), condition monitoring, Cost analysis and reliability breakdown on all maintenance components.
Mentor Junior Engineers and other maintenance execution personnel in understanding advanced functions of predictive maintenance, RCFA and play a key role in the development of a reliability culture and maintenance best practices.
Conduct Quality Assurance, for scheduled task such as Pm and servicing, ensuring al quality is applied and prevent the repetition of faults.
Develop Trending measures to establish life of undercarriage and structural frames for all assets.
Lead, participate in, and advocate Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) application including interpretation of CBM data.
Develop thorough SOP(standard Operation procedure) on structural repairing techniques and process .
Mentor to Senior Supervisor and foreman on best practices of maintenance.
Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect equipment operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Grade twelve (12) school certificate or equivalent;
Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Welding structural specialist
Proven experience with programming languages such as SQL and DAX
Strong background in data analysis
Excellent communication and team interaction skills.
Extensive knowledge in ERP systems such as Pronto.
Proficient in Conditional Monitoring techniques (i.e. solid background in oil analysis), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes/ Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance/reliability with a proven track record of open pit, truck and shovel operations.
Previous experience as reliability engineer would be advantageous.

 

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Teamwork
Bold initiative
Thinking safely
Upholding quality
Technical Skill
Driving quantity
Driving attendance
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Adhere to safe working procedures for all work areas.
Ensure all Isolation Procedures are followed by all personal
Ensure a safe work environment is maintained applying all company policies and safe work practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety of employees
Always maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in fleet maintenance.
Actively participate in all section activities which include toolbox meetings and shift handover communication to promote excellence in communications.
Champion quality and provide visible leadership ‘on-the-floor’ in FQM operations
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