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.

Overall Job Purpose

The Aircon Technician will be responsible for assisting in establishment of preventative and responsive (Air-Con, Chiller and, Refrigeration and any associated equipment ) hereafter referred as equipment maintenance and new installation, development across the site, to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions.

Specific Job Responsibility

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.

Installation

Installation of new and replacement of old, faulty or redundant systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.

Maintenance

• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.

Reporting and record keeping.

• Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that all Safety logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.

Stock Control

Ensure that stock levels of power line and associated equipment are maintained in the warehouse and report all defective or substandard equipment to your direct Supervisor.

Tools and audit.

• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Report all defective tools, record and control all replacement of tools.

Training and development.

Identify needs for specialised training requirements within your area.

Other duties

Any other duties as directed by the Direct Electrical Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

Troubleshooting

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of AIR-CONS ,CHILLERS EVAP COOLERS and associated equipment .
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
• Ability to quickly adapt to technological changes in Maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Able to diagnose problems and potential problems

Key Job Attributes

• Bolder, Smarter, Driven
• Participate and contribute in safe practice and environment awareness
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices
• Identification of potential hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Identify safety hazards and rectify/control.
• Adhere to and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Attend safety meeting /toolbox talks on a daily basis.
• Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and policies and procedures.

Experience required to perform in this job

• A proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Mining environment working as a air-con technician and a craft certificate.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Craft certificate in relevant field
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

• Installation of new and replacement of old, faulty or redundant systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.
• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that all Safety logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.
• Ensure that stock levels of power line and associated equipment are maintained in the warehouse and report all defective or substandard equipment to your direct Supervisor.
• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Report all defective tools, record and control all replacement of tools.
• Identify needs for specialised training requirements within your area.
• Any other duties as directed by the Direct Electrical Supervisor.
• Participate and contribute in safe practice and environment awareness
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices
• Identification of potential hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Identify safety hazards and rectify/control.
• Adhere to and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Attend safety meeting /toolbox talks on a daily basis.
• Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and policies and procedures.

• Troubleshooting
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of AIR-CONS ,CHILLERS EVAP COOLERS and associated equipment .
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
• Ability to quickly adapt to technological changes in Maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Able to diagnose problems and potential problems
• Proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Craft certificate in relevant field
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)