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Risk Analyst, Projects – Join First Quantum Minerals in Kalumbila

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  • EmployerFirst Quantum Minerals
  • LocationKalumbila, North West Province, Zambia
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Employer
First Quantum Minerals
Location
Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia
Posted
April 10, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

First Quantum Minerals

Job description

Risk Analyst, Projects

Full Time

Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia

Posted 11 hours ago



First Quantum Minerals

Risk Analyst, Projects – Join First Quantum Minerals in Kalumbila

First Quantum Minerals is seeking a dedicated professional for the role of Risk Analyst, Projects at our Kalumbila site in the North West Province of Zambia. This opportunity is ideal for candidates exploring risk analyst jobs in Kalumbila who are eager to contribute to a dynamic mining environment by applying technical expertise to health and safety risk management.

About First Quantum and the Role

At First Quantum, our unique culture—the “First Quantum Way”—empowers our people to think boldly and independently, challenging conventional approaches to deliver outstanding results in extraordinary locations. We are committed to being a global leader in managing the health and safety of our workforce, assets, and environment.

Reporting to the HSMS Specialist, the Risk Analyst will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing projects, procedures, and systems that strengthen our health and safety management. This full-time position involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and devising effective risk treatment strategies within our mining operations.

Key Responsibilities in Risk Analyst Jobs in Kalumbila

Conduct daily reviews of near misses and hazards, validating risk ratings and recommending appropriate action plans.

Facilitate detailed risk assessments, especially when introducing changes or new technologies affecting health and safety systems.

Review consequence matrices for high-risk areas and collaborate with supervisors to determine accurate risk profiles.

Participate in developing policies, procedures, and safe work programs to reduce risks to the lowest practicable level.

Lead initiatives to improve leading safety indicators and regularly review safe work programs for effectiveness.

Manage significant event logging, monitoring, and evaluation, supporting Health & Safety teams with the Event Management System (EMS).

Conduct scheduled internal audits of health and safety systems, and develop corrective action plans for identified issues.

Monitor closure of recommendations from external audits and assist operational teams in maintaining compliance.

Drive systems integration projects linking health & safety with security, training, and performance management systems.

Enhance reporting quality by developing tools for graphical and numerical data representation.

Review significant incidents to ensure root causes are addressed and recommend additional controls where necessary.

Conduct targeted health and safety surveys and provide detailed feedback to management.

Perform additional duties as assigned by HSMS leadership to support health and safety objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of a Grade 12 / Form V school certificate.

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Engineering, Project Management, or a related mining discipline from a recognized institution.

At least five years of relevant experience in risk management or a related field, including two years in a supervisory or lead role.

Valid Zambian driver’s license.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with mine-relevant software such as ERP, Control Systems, and EMS.

Exposure to programming, coding, or HMI control systems is advantageous.

All qualifications must be certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Key Competencies and Attributes

Exceptional commitment to safety and health best practices.

Strong coordination and leadership skills with the ability to prepare quality safety reports.

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills to effectively convey safety information.

Proactive, observant, and capable of working independently or leading teams.

Agile mindset with versatility, quick learning ability, and emotional intelligence.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multicultural mining environment with minimal supervision.

Application Details

This full-time position is based in Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by 19 April 2026. To submit your application and learn more about this opportunity, please visit:

First Quantum Minerals Careers Portal – Risk Analyst, Projects

To apply for this job please visit firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.

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