Graduate, Mining Engineer First Quantum Minerals

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:

Specific Job Responsibility

• Supports the Mine Planning function and operational teams
• Assist with developing systems and tools in relation to mine planning, management and reporting; and provide support to the operations;
• Daily ore and development reporting
• Daily drilling reporting and weekly, monthly forecasting
• Assist with mine surveying, ventilation readings, geotechnical mapping, mine dewatering systems
• Providing plans and sections for development, production drilling and blasting crews
• Other duties as assigned.
• Taking all necessary actions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislated regulations, policies, work standards, and governance requirements in area of accountability.
• Assist with the development and maintaining processes & procedures, standards and guidelines for the mining operation and mine technical services;
• Assist with the compilation of the mine plans and budgets, including cost models.

Job Specific Competencies

• Team working skills and the ability to manage and motivate people;
• Project management skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Communication and presentation skills;
• Time management and planning skills, as well as the ability to prioritise your workload;
• An outgoing and self-reliant nature;
• Personal credibility with good interpersonal and communication skills;
• High energy and level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team;
• Possess a valid Driver’s License as a minimum
• Knowledge of mine planning software is required. This includes and is not limited to Minesight, XPAC, Talpac.
• Have analytical and data management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety issues related to mining

Key Job Attributes

To treat safety as our first value – Placing people first and correspondingly put the highest priority on safe practices and systems of work.

To treat each other with dignity and respect – Being honest with oneself and others, and dealing ethically with all of our business and social partners.

To value diversity – Valuing the unique contribution each person can make to our business success.

To be accountable for personal actions and undertaking to deliver on personal commitments – Promoting inclusion and teamwork, deriving benefit from the rich diversity of the cultures, ideas, experiences and skills that each employee brings to the business.

To respect the environment – Continually working to mitigate environmental risks, prevent pollution, minimise waste, increase carbon efficiency, and efficiently use natural resources.

To communicate effectively – Fluency in English is required and proficiency in Spanish is highly regarded. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to undertake language training is desirable.

Experience required to perform in this job

• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Zambia;
• Ensure that the company can achieve Zero Harm by actively identifying and reporting hazards using the site’s hazard reporting system;
• Actively identifying risks and threats to safely achieving targets and develop, establish and manage programs to ensure risk elimination/minimization;

Qualifications

• Recognized Tertiary Qualification in BEng in Mining Engineering
• Light vehicle (Manual) driving license