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.

Responsibilities or duties

As a key member of the Crushing team and reporting into the Superintendent Crushing, the Shift Supervisor Primary Crushing is accountable for the effective and efficient field operation under primary crushing and the role covers four primary crushers, conveyors up to Pit Top Bin feeders with specific focus to maximise production and minimise costs, while ensuring operational sustainability;

• Direct accountability for performance of field crushing technical operators, operators, control room operators and assistant operators;
• The role has a focus on minute-hourly-daily basis.
• The role has field equipment and operations personnel accountability from the 4x in-pit primary crushers to the discharge feeders up to Pit Top Bin feeders, including ancillary equipment and area specific services & utilities;
• Understand and execute accountabilities of legal appointment under Zambian Mining Regulations 214;
• Maintain safety of self, subordinates and others in Primary Crushing area;
• Ensure strict compliance to HSE standards, drive compliance training for all crew members;
• Ensure all incidents are reported promptly, and logged in INX;
• Active field presence is required, engaging our operators, enforcing agreed strategy and driving performance monitoring and housekeeping.;
• Oversee real-time operations to deliver and exceed the KPI’s of primary crusher throughput, utilisation and routine work compliance;
• Ensure all routine tasks, including field check-sheets and equipment inspections are conducted in a timely and accurate manner;
• Execute the daily operating instructions from section leadership and the support from the Technical team;
• Work collaboratively with, Production Coordinator Primary Crushing, Secondary Crushing Supervisor, Shift Senior Supervisors on back shifts, Dispatch, Mining Crusher PIC’s and Mining Production Supervisor to maximise crushing throughput;
• On duty timely, documented and accurate shift handovers – reporting performance KPI’s, tasks performed, equipment status and focus items;
• Diagnose plant defects and ensure they are immediately addressed;
• Liaise with Secondary Crushing supervisors, Control Room Operator, Milling Supervisor, Flotation Supervisor, and Shift Senior Supervisor to deliver section requirements in the context of the whole plant;
• Escalate all downtimes to the Production Coordinator Primary Crushing and Shift Maintenance Supervisors;
• Support maintenance in the delivery of their tasks;
• Provide timely, accurate and safe permitting and access to maintenance and projects according to LOTO procedures;
• Ensure team members only conduct activities for which they are trained, competent and authorised to do;
• Continuously track the attendance, location and activity of all team members;
• Manage team manning levels to deliver operational requirements and instructions;
• Manage team member training and coaching to ensure required competencies and behaviours;
• Manage team time keeping and administrative tasks.
• Immediately address substandard behaviours and performance of team members;
• Control and reduce operational costs;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent Crushing and Coordinator Primary Crushing .

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Grade twelve (12) certificate.
• Diploma/ Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering is desirable.
• Eligibility to hold legal appointment as defined by the Mining Regulations of Zambia.

Experience needed

• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in operational roles of crushing & mineral processing circuits;
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience at a Supervisory level;
• Significant experience in a large, complex base metals processing plant(s);
• Copper concentrator experience highly regarded;
• Computer proficiency (MS Office).

Key Job Attributes:

• Commitment to SHE performance;
• Strong drive to maximise safe production with good understanding of drivers within the crushing and conveying circuits;
• Personal sense of equipment ownership and accountability;
• Ability to and passion for leading and supervising people;
• Ability to task assign, follow up and manage;
• Ability to build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines;
• Ability to work and manage problems/actions across the timeframe of one shift;
• Possess ability to analyse and understand metallurgical & equipment information;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Persistent, diligent and thorough in approach;
• Be enthusiastic and pro-active in manner;
• Firm and fair in managing team members.

• Accountable for the effective and efficient field operation under primary crushing, covering four primary crushers, conveyors up to Pit Top Bin feeders with specific focus to maximise production and minimise costs, while ensuring operational sustainability.
• Direct accountability for performance of field crushing technical operators, operators, control room operators and assistant operators.
• Accountability for field equipment and operations personnel from the 4x in-pit primary crushers to the discharge feeders up to Pit Top Bin feeders, including ancillary equipment and area specific services & utilities.
• Understand and execute accountabilities of legal appointment under Zambian Mining Regulations 214.
• Maintain safety of self, subordinates and others in Primary Crushing area.
• Ensure strict compliance to HSE standards, drive compliance training for all crew members.
• Ensure all incidents are reported promptly, and logged in INX.
• Active field presence, engaging operators, enforcing agreed strategy and driving performance monitoring and housekeeping.
• Oversee real-time operations to deliver and exceed the KPI’s of primary crusher throughput, utilisation and routine work compliance.
• Ensure all routine tasks, including field check-sheets and equipment inspections are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Execute the daily operating instructions from section leadership and the support from the Technical team.
• Work collaboratively with Production Coordinator Primary Crushing, Secondary Crushing Supervisor, Shift Senior Supervisors on back shifts, Dispatch, Mining Crusher PIC’s and Mining Production Supervisor to maximise crushing throughput.
• Perform timely, documented and accurate shift handovers – reporting performance KPI’s, tasks performed, equipment status and focus items.
• Diagnose plant defects and ensure they are immediately addressed.
• Liaise with Secondary Crushing supervisors, Control Room Operator, Milling Supervisor, Flotation Supervisor, and Shift Senior Supervisor to deliver section requirements in the context of the whole plant.
• Escalate all downtimes to the Production Coordinator Primary Crushing and Shift Maintenance Supervisors.
• Support maintenance in the delivery of their tasks.
• Provide timely, accurate and safe permitting and access to maintenance and projects according to LOTO procedures.
• Ensure team members only conduct activities for which they are trained, competent and authorised to do.
• Continuously track the attendance, location and activity of all team members.
• Manage team manning levels to deliver operational requirements and instructions.
• Manage team member training and coaching to ensure required competencies and behaviours.
• Manage team time keeping and administrative tasks.
• Immediately address substandard behaviours and performance of team members.
• Control and reduce operational costs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent Crushing and Coordinator Primary Crushing.

• Commitment to SHE performance
• Strong drive to maximise safe production with good understanding of drivers within the crushing and conveying circuits
• Personal sense of equipment ownership and accountability
• Ability and passion for leading and supervising people
• Ability to task assign, follow up and manage
• Ability to build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines
• Ability to work and manage problems/actions across the timeframe of one shift
• Ability to analyse and understand metallurgical & equipment information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Persistent, diligent and thorough in approach
• Enthusiastic and pro-active in manner
• Firm and fair in managing team members
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)

• Grade twelve (12) certificate.
• Diploma/ Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering is desirable.
• Eligibility to hold legal appointment as defined by the Mining Regulations of Zambia.