Technical Advisor – Drills

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 provide advanced technical expertise and advisory support for the maintenance, reliability, and performance of the drill fleet. The role is responsible for troubleshooting complex equipment issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing maintenance practices, and ensuring the effective application of OEM standards to maximize equipment availability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical guidance on the maintenance and repair of drill equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic system failures.
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance trends and recommend reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with OEM specifications and company standards.
• Review maintenance practices and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance.
• Support the development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist in preparing technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control standards are maintained during maintenance activities.
• Promote best maintenance practices and knowledge transfer within the maintenance team.
• Promote compliance with company safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Participate in safety investigations and risk assessments.
• Ensure maintenance procedures incorporate appropriate risk controls and safe work practices.
• Support continuous improvement of the site’s safety culture.
• Liaise with OEM representatives, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical recommendations to maintenance and operational leadership.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to 5S and housekeeping standards, maintaining work areas in a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready condition.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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