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Vacancy title:
Artisan Fitter
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
First Quantum Mineral
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 11 2025
Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Smelter Plant Mechanical Technician is responsible for executing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical smelting equipment, ensuring optimal plant availability while adhering to strict safety standards in a high-temperature molten metal environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Maintenance
- Perform preventive maintenance on:
- Hydraulic systems (tapping/plugging machines, electrode columns)
- Boiler feed pumps & positive displacement fuel pumps
- Molten metal launders, tap blocks, and cooling water networks
- Belt/drag chain conveyors and MSEF electrode columns
2. Breakdown Response
- Troubleshoot and rectify equipment defects in hot metal areas (ISA furnaces, WHBs, ESPs)
- Execute emergency repairs on furnace tapping systems with zero compromise on safety
3. Process Improvement
- Identify and implement reliability improvements for smelting equipment
- Participate in root cause analysis of recurrent failures
4. Safety Compliance
- Adhere to hot work permits, LOTO, and molten metal safety protocols
- Conduct pre-task risk assessments for all maintenance activities
Required Competencies
Technical Skills
- Expertise in hydraulic/pneumatic circuits for furnace systems
- Proficiency in alignment, bearing replacement, and conveyor maintenance
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and mechanical schematics
Critical Behavioral Traits
- "Safety First" mentality in extreme heat/dust conditions
- Initiative to solve problems under pressure
- Precision workmanship with molten metal containment systems
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
- Grade 12 Certificate (ZAQA-verified)
- Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting (EIZ-registered)
- 5+ years maintaining smelting/furnace equipment
Specialized Knowledge
- Furnace tapping systems maintenance
- High-temperature pump overhauls
- Molten metal launder refractory repairs
Work Conditions
✔ 24/7 standby for emergency call-outs
✔ Exposure to >50°C ambient temperatures and metal fumes
✔ Mandatory heat-resistant PPE (aluminized suits, face shields)
Why Join Our Team?
- Work with Africa's largest smelting equipment
- Hazard allowance for extreme environment work
- Upskilling in pyro-metallurgical systems
Note: All candidates must pass a heat tolerance medical exam. ZAQA certification required for all qualifications.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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