Vacancy title:
Pump Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Fraser Alexander Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 22 2025

Duty Station:
Chingola | Chingola | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, May 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

PURPOSE

This exciting opportunity exists in Fraser Alexander Zambia to operate, inspect, and maintain water pumps regarding the stopping and starting of pumps as per standard operating procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Punctual adherence to site-specific time schedule/shift times.
• Attend safety talks.
• Conduct daily risk assessments.
• Conduct shift handovers.
• Open and close valves as per standard operating procedures.
• Stop-start pumps as per standard operating procedures.
• Report downtime on pumps.
• Report spillages.
• Report leaks.
• Writing reports (Hourly/Daily).
• Monitoring of incoming and outgoing line pressure.
• Assist and carry out any tasks and instructions from higher line managers as requested.
• Taking samples (PH and Turbidity).
• Communicate with site operations regarding density control, flow control, and the stopping and starting of pumps.

Health and Safety

• Follow written Safe Work Procedures when executing specific tasks and emergencies as per training.
• Wear the correct PPE for each specific task.
• Follow all safety procedures and site emergency procedures as per training and site-specific standards.
• Emergency preparedness.
• Report unsafe acts and/or conditions (HPH/HPI).
• Participation in all training-related activities.

Housekeeping

• Practice good housekeeping around all pumps and valves.
• Clean pump chambers.
• Store equipment properly.

Basic Inspections

• Report all defects relating to pump stations.
• Conduct visible pump and valve inspections using a checklist.
• Inspection of pressure gauges.
• Conduct pump and pulley guards’ inspection.

Timekeeping

• Accurate reporting of personal timekeeping (start time, knocking off time, and attendance).

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• On-the-job training on pumps.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar operation (tailings/metallurgical plant).

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High commitment to comply with the organisation’s and client’s SHEQ regulations and requirements.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Physically fit to do the work.
• Disciplined.
• Results-oriented.
• Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

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