Background

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 title: Shift Supervisor, Production – Drilling

Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department: Mine Production

Section: Mine Production – Drilling

Position reports to: Coordinator, Production – Drills

Direct reports: Area Supervisors, Production – Drilling

Purpose

To ensure safe, effective, and productive oversight of blast hole drilling activities in the surface mining sector by adhering to company policies, management systems, and standard operating procedures, while facilitating technical execution, enhancing operational performance, and fostering ongoing advancements in safety, productivity, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Holder of 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.

Qualifications

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent

Certificate or Diploma in Mining Engineering or Equivalent (a Degree in Mining Engineering will an added advantage)

Supervisory Certificate will be an added advantage

Blasting License holder

First Aid certificate holder

Experience

Minimum 6 years’ experience in an open pit-mining environment.

Familiarity with the use of tools, fixtures and equipment for blasting aids

Experience in drilling techniques, equipment, and technologies

Experience with ultra-class mining equipment preferred

Prior experience in the similar role

Experience working with High precision drilling system preferably Wenco

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Passion for coaching and development

Honesty and integrity

Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly

Practice organisational and team leader skills

Knowledge of process improvement and validation

Able to identify and investigate trends

Promote a cooperative atmosphere that cultivates a positive work culture among artisans.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby work required

Overtime work when necessary

Exposure to dust, heat and noise

PC Literacy

An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of drill workers including requisition of materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Spearhead training of workers in job functions, safety procedures and company policies.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities.
• Resolve work challenges and recommend measures to improve productivity.
• Support and promote a culture of “Safety & Health above everything else” and environmental responsibility, a positive safety culture with a target of zero incidents and accidents.
• Ensuring good mobile plant operating practices are adhered to, damages minimized, and drilling operations adhere to set procedures.
• Ensure good Hand Overs to relieving shift supervisor by updating the log books, handover notes and conducting physical handovers to incoming Shift Supervisor to ensure a continued smooth run of the operations in work areas.
• Ensure employees’ behaviour in the workplace is to company standards.
• Ensure relevant stakeholders’ requirement are met by building and maintaining productive internal and external relationships.
• Understands specifications, drawings, and survey staking and being able to translate and communicate this information into the field.
• Plans for team and individual works and delegates accordingly.
• Provides effective leadership to build a strong employee culture.
• Responds to situations and people to ensure best practices are being employed.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement initiatives of the department.
• Ensures a high level of quality and production standards.
• Establishes the most efficient use of resources in order to attain targets/ goals.
• Reports any problems or unforeseen issues that could affect the plan to the coordinator.
• Ensures the crews and Area Supervisors have correct information ,tools and equipment to perform their duties.
• Participate in recommending or executing personnel actions, such as hiring (interviewing), evaluations, promotions and discipline
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor.

• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Practice organisational and team leader skills
• Knowledge of process improvement and validation
• Able to identify and investigate trends
• Promote a cooperative atmosphere that cultivates a positive work culture among artisans.

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate or Diploma in Mining Engineering or Equivalent (a Degree in Mining Engineering will an added advantage)
• Supervisory Certificate will be an added advantage
• Blasting License holder
• First Aid certificate holder