Technical Coach, Mechanical, Boilermaking and Welding

Technical Coach Jobs in Solwezi – Mechanical, Boilermaking and Welding

First Quantum Minerals invites experienced professionals to join our team in Solwezi, North Western, as a Technical Coach specializing in Mechanical, Boilermaking, and Welding disciplines. We are seeking candidates passionate about developing talent through innovative coaching methods. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to workforce upskilling in one of Zambia’s leading mineral processing operations while embracing the First Quantum Way—a culture rooted in independent thinking and challenging conventions to achieve extraordinary results.

About the Role – Technical Coach Jobs in Solwezi

As a Technical Coach, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of boilermakers, welders, artisans, and technicians within our engineering department. Your responsibilities will include delivering hands-on coaching, developing training materials, and conducting structured sessions to close identified skills gaps. You will champion quality and safety standards, provide technical oversight on-site, and foster a continuous learning environment aligned with First Quantum’s operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, quality, and company policies and procedures.
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and formal training in collaboration with the KMP Training Department.
• Prepare and implement training materials tailored to operational needs.
• Lead technical fault diagnosis and corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Engage learners through effective communication, assessments, and performance monitoring using the Proficiency Framework.
• Identify and support high-potential artisans for career progression.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching interventions and training outcomes via learning management systems.
• Promote a coaching culture by collaborating with supervisors, HR, and senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (G12) school certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Boilermaking or Welding.
• Advanced Welding Certification (Coded Welding to AWS/ASME/API standards).
• Advanced Plating and Layout Certification.
• Membership in the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable coaching experience or formal coaching certification.
• At least 10 years of welding and fabrication experience in fixed plant maintenance within mineral processing, including 3–5 years in a supervisory role; smelter experience is advantageous.

Technical Expertise and Tools

• Proficiency in advanced welding techniques: MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW).
• Experience with CNC plate cutting, forming machines, and specialized metal fabrication equipment such as plasma cutters, guillotines, and plate bending machines.
• Strong knowledge of metal properties including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, and their behavior during welding.
• Expertise in interpreting complex engineering drawings, isometric sketches, P&IDs, and welding symbols.
• Technical troubleshooting skills for complex metalwork repairs.
• Familiarity with reliability maintenance processes and KPIs such as RCA, MTBF, MTTR, and FMECA.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., PRONTO) and learning management systems (LMS).
• Proficient in MS Office applications with a willingness to adopt new software tools.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong commitment to coaching and continuous development of technical teams.
• Professionalism, integrity, and fairness in all interactions, fostering trust at all organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging learners and conveying technical concepts clearly.
• Effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to make sound decisions and deliver results independently.
• Dedication to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and equipment uptime.

Application Details

This is a full-time position based in Solwezi, North Western. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by visiting the official First Quantum Minerals careers portal. Applications must be submitted by 24 May 2026.

Apply here:
First Quantum Minerals Careers