Coordinator, Refractories First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

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:

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

• Day-to-day monitoring and recording of the refractory lined and associated equipment’s performance and schedule and execute the periodical refurbishment to restore them to their required operating integrity to meet the operational needs
• Manage all refractory resources to ensure strict adherence to sound management principles for the effective and efficient execution of maintenance activities to achieve maximum plant availability at the lowest practically achievable cost
• Continuously monitor and manage the department resources for strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications and execute appropriate actions for non-compliance
• Through effective leadership/mentorship cultivate, nurture and foster an enabling and continuous improvement climate/culture
• Manage the departmental costs to achieve the maximum business benefit
• Manage the human resources in a manner that will ensure that the business objectives are met with minimum labour turnover
• Ensure that good work ethics is sustained by effectively managing discipline with reference to absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc. within the department
• Assist the Refractory Superintendent with the design and implementation of systems and controls that will ensure that the site is maintained:
  –  At the required performance level and within the prescribed legal and technical requirements
  –  That will achieve a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  –  Will meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle cost
• Meaningfully participate in the formulation of annual service level agreements with the smelter production department for the engineering department
• Identify and implement training and development opportunities for all direct reports on an ongoing basis, with a particular focus on developing the local Zambian based employees
• Quarterly review the career performance with identified talent and implement the actions and monitors agreed to with the subordinates and couch and council people on an ongoing basis to ensure improved performance levels

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a technical diploma in; metallurgical, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering.

Experience

• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in refractories and must have experience in:
  • Leading a team of workmen / artisans
  • Having worked in a smelting environment
  • Knowledge of refractory installation practices

Experience with the following equipment will be an advantage:

• Lance Immersion Smelting Technology
• Pierce Smith Convertors
• Six In-line, Electric Furnaces
• High Pressure Off Gas Boilers protection linings
• Anode Copper Finishing Furnaces
• Anode Casting Wheels

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standby work required
• Overtime when necessary
• Exposure to dust, heat, noise and chemicals
• PC Literacy