Vacancy title:
Artisan Rigger

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Mineral

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 11 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Artisan Rigger is responsible for executing precision lifting operations in the smelter plant, ensuring all rigging activities comply with strict safety standards while supporting maintenance teams to achieve production targets. This role requires expert knowledge of load dynamics, crane operations, and hazardous environment protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lifting Operations Management

• Develop lift plans for critical/complex lifts (including tandem crane operations)
• Interpret mobile crane load charts and select appropriate equipment
• Safely rig molten metal equipment, furnace components, and heavy machinery (50T+)

2. Equipment & Safety Compliance

• Conduct pre-use inspections of:
  • Overhead/gantry cranes
  • Chain hoists, slings, and rigging gear
  • Winches and lifting attachments
• Enforce JSA/SWP compliance for all lifts
• Maintain 100% statutory certification for all lifting equipment

3. Hazardous Environment Work

• Execute lifts in high-temperature zones (>50°C ambient)
• Secure loads for molten metal transport (launders, ladles)
• Adhere to confined space/height protocols when rigging in furnace areas

4. Operational Support

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment positioning
• Supervise lowbed/flatbed loading of outsized components
• Maintain 5S housekeeping in rigging storage areas

Required Competencies

Technical Skills

• Mastery of ASME B30.9/B30.20 rigging standards
• Proficiency in load weight estimation and center of gravity calculation
• Ability to fabricate custom lifting jigs for specialized equipment

Critical Behavioral Traits

• "Zero Tolerance" safety mindset in extreme environments
• Crisis management during critical lifts
• Precision focus when handling high-value assets

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory

• Grade 12 Certificate (ZAQA-verified)
• Craft Certificate in Rigging/Load Shifting (EIZ-registered)
• 5+ years in mining/smelter plant rigging

Specialized Experience

• Tandem lift operations
• Furnace component rigging (electrodes, tap blocks)
• Mobile crane signaling (hand/radio)

Work Conditions

✔ 24/7 call-out for emergency lifts
✔ Exposure to metal fumes, infrared radiation, and noise
✔ Mandatory FR clothing, heat shields, and fall arrest systems

Why Join Our Team?

• Hazard pay for high-risk lifts
• Advanced rigging certification opportunities
• Pivotal role in smelter plant availability

Note: Candidates must pass a vertigo test and heavy lift simulation. ZAQA certification required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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