Artisan, Boilermaker

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:

Purpose of the role:

• The position of boilermaker is to maximize plant availability through, maintaining the operational integrity of the plant & equipment to achieve production targets. Reporting directly to the Boilermaking Supervisor, you shall be responsible for providing the highest quality services and that all services provided are performed in a safe and timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all plant maintenance tasks in a safe, timely, and high-quality manner and prevent any rework,
• Be a self-starter and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team,
• Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and the safety of your co-workers,
• Must be able to weld using SMAW (MMA) & GMAW (MIG MAG),
• Be able to work safely and maintain good housekeeping,
• Able to read fabrication drawings and their weld symbols,
• How to develop components & pipework from fabrication drawings,
• Able to use Oxygen & Acetylene cutting, Plasma cutting, and air arc gouging,
• Have good knowledge of material handling,
• Fabrication of structural steelwork and pipe work,
• Weld using multiple processes to a high standard,
• Be able to take actuate measurements and fabricate from them,
• Operate Fabrication equipment – Break Press – Guillotine – Sheet metal rollers – profile cutters,
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained by cleaning up before, during, and after every task,
• Be able to work overtime if the need arises,
• Be able to adhere to the safety requirements of the task,
• Perform any other legal tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Grade 12 Certificate,
• A minimum of a Craft certificate in Metal Fabrication. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage,
• Must be a current member of EIZ,
• 3 years of experience in the mining industry in a similar role,
• Have a min of one weld coding in either SMAW (MMA) or GMAW in the 5G position in accordance with AWS D1.1, AWS D14.3, or AS/NZS 1554.

Behavioral Traits:

• Detail Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Team player
• Effective communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Conscientious attitude