Vacancy title:
Technician, Instrumentation

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 12 2026

Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all Instrumentation and related equipment, used for the operation and optimization of the plant process & control systems, as well as minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing equipment availability.

Additionally, to efficiently and effectively deliver complete and appropriate Planned Preventative Maintenance Task schedules on all relevant equipment, ensuring that administration in the areas of responsibility is up to date and accurate, contributing expertise and support to the Engineering and Processing departments

Specific Job Responsibilities:

The duties for the role will include but are not limited to the following:

•  Install, setup, calibrate, maintain, fault finding and maintain a wide variety of field Instrumentation devices and equipment, related to modern automated processing plants
• Setup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot PA (Process Automation) devices density and conveyor belt scale systems
• Setup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot weighbridge systems.
• Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies:

• Field Bus systems, specifically Profibus (DP & PA) and Modbus
• Siemens S7-range of PLC hardware installation and troubleshooting
• Exceptional skills in Field Instrumentation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting

Key Job Attributes:

• Detail Orientation
• Troubleshooting
• Problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English
• Able to work shifts, Standby and overtime where required
• Exposure to dust, noise and environmental elements
• A self-starter that requires minimal supervision in areas of responsibility
• A valid Zambian driver’s license for light vehicles

Experience required to perform in this job:

• 2 – Year post qualifying experience in Automated Industrial Processing Plants
• Working experience on Crushers, Conveyors, Milling, Floatation Circuits, Reagent and Concentrate areas, Thickeners as well as Water and Air Services will be an added advantage

Qualifications:

• A Diploma in an Instrumentation-related field
• EIZ registration as an Instrumentation Technologist
• Registered and licenced by ZWMA
• ZAQA accredited certifications is a must.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

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