CAREER OPPORTUNITY – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, electrical regulations, safety standards and Mopani Codes of Practice to prevent injuries, equipment damage and harm to company property.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance, repair and installation activities to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with established engineering standards and applicable mining regulations.
• Carry out and supervise electrical projects and new installations involving plant equipment and machinery in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant electrical equipment, identify defects and implement or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure that planned and routine electrical maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maintain equipment reliability, availability and operational efficiency.
• Develop, review and recommend improvements to electrical maintenance practices, procedures and work methods to enhance safety, reliability and productivity.
• Coordinate the allocation and utilisation of personnel, tools, materials and equipment to ensure the timely and efficient completion of assigned work.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to subordinates to improve technical competence, work quality and overall performance.
• Monitor work execution to ensure adherence to safe working procedures, approved work schedules and required quality standards.
• Liaise with operating personnel, other maintenance sections and superiors to coordinate activities and minimise equipment downtime and disruption to production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Craft Certificate in Electrical.
• A Diploma in Electrical will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• Good Problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Must be physically fit and with the ability to work with the relevant tools.
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of.The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy,aiming to employ the right people with the right skill,irrespective of race, gender or creed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, electrical regulations, safety standards and Mopani Codes of Practice to prevent injuries, equipment damage and harm to company property.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance, repair and installation activities to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with established engineering standards and applicable mining regulations.
• Carry out and supervise electrical projects and new installations involving plant equipment and machinery in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant electrical equipment, identify defects and implement or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure that planned and routine electrical maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maintain equipment reliability, availability and operational efficiency.
• Develop, review and recommend improvements to electrical maintenance practices, procedures and work methods to enhance safety, reliability and productivity.
• Coordinate the allocation and utilisation of personnel, tools, materials and equipment to ensure the timely and efficient completion of assigned work.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to subordinates to improve technical competence, work quality and overall performance.
• Monitor work execution to ensure adherence to safe working procedures, approved work schedules and required quality standards.
• Liaise with operating personnel, other maintenance sections and superiors to coordinate activities and minimise equipment downtime and disruption to production.

• Good Problem-solving skills
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be physically fit and with the ability to work with the relevant tools

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Craft Certificate in Electrical
• A Diploma in Electrical will be an added advantage
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority