Company Description

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper, nickel, gold, and cobalt, with operations and projects across four continents and a workforce of around 20,000 people. The organization is recognized for its “can do” culture and strong technical, engineering, construction, and operational capabilities that enable successful development and running of complex mines and processing plants. Over more than 25 years, First Quantum has become one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, aiming to deliver real value to employees, investors, and host communities. From early tailings reprocessing operations in Zambia to the large-scale Cobre Panama project, the company has achieved significant commercial and technical milestones. By 2021, its combined copper output is projected to exceed 800,000 tonnes per year, reflecting sustained growth and long-term opportunities.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Lusaka Province, Zambia, combining responsibilities as an Acting Dewatering Supervisor and Auto Electrician/Mechanic. The Acting Dewatering Supervisor is expected to oversee dewatering operations, monitor pump performance and water levels, coordinate field teams, ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards, and maintain accurate operational records. The role involves planning and executing dewatering schedules, responding to operational issues in real time, and collaborating with mining, maintenance, and health and safety personnel to support continuous production. As an Auto Electrician/Mechanic, the position includes diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults on mining vehicles, pumps, and related equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment reliability and availability. The individual will also participate in shift handovers, support training of crew members on safe work practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of dewatering and equipment maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in dewatering operations, including pump systems, water management in open pit or underground mines, and monitoring of dewatering infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience as an auto electrician and/or mechanic working with heavy mining equipment, mobile plant, and associated electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of mining safety regulations, safe work procedures, and risk assessment practices in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate operational teams, organize work schedules, and communicate clearly with crew members and other departments.
• Competence in basic diagnostic tools, maintenance planning, and recordkeeping for equipment and dewatering activities.
• Relevant trade qualification or certification in auto electrics, mechanics, or a related engineering discipline; experience in the mining industry is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and capacity to work in demanding field conditions on a rotational or shift basis.
• Commitment to health

• Oversee dewatering operations
• Monitor pump performance and water levels
• Coordinate field teams
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards
• Maintain accurate operational records
• Plan and execute dewatering schedules
• Respond to operational issues in real time
• Collaborate with mining, maintenance, and health and safety personnel
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on mining vehicles, pumps, and related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability
• Participate in shift handovers
• Support training of crew members on safe work practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement of dewatering and equipment maintenance processes

• Technical expertise in dewatering operations
• Pump systems knowledge
• Water management in open pit or underground mines
• Monitoring of dewatering infrastructure
• Auto electrician/mechanic experience with heavy mining equipment
• Mobile plant electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of mining safety regulations
• Safe work procedures
• Risk assessment practices
• Supervision and coordination of operational teams
• Work schedule organization
• Clear communication
• Basic diagnostic tools competence
• Maintenance planning
• Recordkeeping
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in demanding field conditions

• Relevant trade qualification or certification in auto electrics, mechanics, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in the mining industry is highly desirable