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:

To Supervise the installation and repairs of all mining systems on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand shift priorities and direct the team as needed.
• Supervise Technicians and make available all spares and equipment needed for their work
• To assist in the implementation of the safety system and procedures required by the Zambian mines regulations and Act.
• Oversee management of all Radio repeater stations on site – as well as installation, programming and repairing of all user equipment on site
• Address technical issues on the equipment and carry daily inspections to a high standard to ensure defects are identified prior to failure;
• Ensure all technicians follow safety regulations as guided by the Mine Safety department prior to commencing any work.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to technicians on all repairs, maintenance and Installation
• Ability to use Root- cause analysis tools in investigating breakdowns and sub-standard performance of equipment.
• Prepare a shift reports
• Any lawful and reasonable task assigned to by Management

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
• Diploma in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science or Equivalent.
• ZAQA Certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in communication systems 2 of which should be in supervisory role
• Must be computer literate
• Valid driver’s Licence
• Exposure to DSSI / Brigade / Rajant / Mesh network will be an added advantage.

• Understand shift priorities and direct the team as needed.
• Supervise Technicians and make available all spares and equipment needed for their work
• To assist in the implementation of the safety system and procedures required by the Zambian mines regulations and Act.
• Oversee management of all Radio repeater stations on site – as well as installation, programming and repairing of all user equipment on site
• Address technical issues on the equipment and carry daily inspections to a high standard to ensure defects are identified prior to failure;
• Ensure all technicians follow safety regulations as guided by the Mine Safety department prior to commencing any work.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to technicians on all repairs, maintenance and Installation
• Ability to use Root- cause analysis tools in investigating breakdowns and sub-standard performance of equipment.
• Prepare a shift reports
• Any lawful and reasonable task assigned to by Management

• Computer literate
• Root-cause analysis tools
• Communication systems
• Supervisory skills
• Radio repeater station management
• Equipment installation, programming, and repair
• Technical advice and guidance
• Safety regulations adherence
• DSSI / Brigade / Rajant / Mesh network exposure (advantageous)

• Grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
• Diploma in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science or Equivalent.
• ZAQA Certification
• Valid driver’s Licence