Electrical Specialist, Technical at First Quantum Minerals

Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Safety Compliance, Maintenance, Electrical Protection, Stock Control, Training Development, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Technical Support, Electrical Drawings, Computer Literacy, Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starters, Electrical Measuring Instruments, Leadership Training, CMMS

Industry

mining

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: Job Description This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Installation Installation of new electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications. Develop and Refine Electrical Designs. Collaborate with other disciplines and areas for constructability and compliance. Electrical protection Ensure and document all electrical safety settings to conform to safety requirements. Ensure that all electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation. Coordinate and lead electrical compliance tests in collaboration with Maintenance Supervisor’s, and assist in compiling the Bi-Annual report for submission to the Mine Safety Department. Maintenance Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures. Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production. Review & improve PM Tasks to optimize and improve the maintenance strategy Oversee that all electrical maintenance according to the company schedules are done by the relevant sub ordinates Support the GMD Specialist in managing backups and software updates for Protection Relays, Variable Speed Drives, Simocodes, and other Controllers. Reporting and record keeping. Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labour. Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent. Stock Control Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent. This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Installation of new electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications. Develop and Refine Electrical Designs. Collaborate with other disciplines and areas for constructability and compliance. Electrical protection Ensure and document all electrical safety settings to conform to safety requirements. Ensure that all electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation. Coordinate and lead electrical compliance tests in collaboration with Maintenance Supervisor’s, and assist in compiling the Bi-Annual report for submission to the Mine Safety Department. Ø Maintenance Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures. Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production. Review & improve PM Tasks to optimize and improve the maintenance strategy Oversee that all electrical maintenance according to the company schedules are done by the relevant sub ordinates Support the GMD Specialist in managing backups and software updates for Protection Relays, Variable Speed Drives, Simocodes, and other Controllers. Ø Reporting and record keeping. Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labour. Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent. Ø Stock Control Ensure that stock levels of electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse Create new stock for all critical items to ensure minimum effect on production in the event of a failure. Compile, Review and optimize Critical Spares lists for the Electrical Section to ensure availability of stock and mitigation of downtime Ø Tools and audit. Oversee the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section Record and control all replacement of tools. Oversee the maintain the highest safety standard on the condition and usage of all electrical test equipment Ø Training and development. Identify needs for specialized training requirements within your area. Assist in the development and implementation of the Proficiency Framework for Electricians Ø Other duties · Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of SWIs and SOPs, ensuring alignment with best practices and safety standards. · Offer technical support to Maintenance and Shift Supervisors, assisting in fault diagnosis, system optimization, and operational decision-making · Any other duties as directed by the Electrical Superintendent. · undefined. Qualification Full Grade 12 Certificate Degree in Electrical Engineering EIZ & ERB Registered Valid LV Driver’s License. Experience Minimum TWO years’ experience in a Mining environment working as an Engineer Knowledge of LV systems, MCC’s and Protection. Knowledge of LV and MV Transformers Knowledge of Siemens Gearless Mill Drives Maintenance of Electrical motors Maintenance of Overhead cranes. Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starters and DOL Starters Good knowledge on the use of Electrical Measuring Instruments. Reading electrical drawings Computer literate. Any Leadership or Supervisory Training courses. Proficient in Pronto or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS Bolder Accept new challenges Spot potential Smarter Take a longer term focus Look for efficiencies Driven Get things done Aim high Together Aim high Build credibility OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Standby and overtime when required Exposure to noise/dust Shift Work When required Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year. Email us at careers@fqml.com

Responsibilities

The Electrical Specialist will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will also coordinate electrical compliance tests and compile reports on activities and incidents.