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

To safely execute Electrical maintenance & installation work according to prescribed standards and statutory requirements.

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.

Manage and direct the day to day operations of the Electrical Section under your direct Supervision to maximize efficient and safe production.

Installation

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

Electrical protection

• Ensure and document all electrical safety settings to conform to safety requirements.
• Ensure that all electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation.

Maintenance

• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Oversee that all electrical maintenance according to the company schedules are done by the relevant sub ordinates

Reporting and record keeping.

• Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labour.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent.
• Ensure that all Safety logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.

Stock Control

• Ensure that stock levels of electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse
• Create new stock for all critical items to ensure minimum effect on production in the event of a failure.

Tools and audit.

• Oversee the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Record and control all replacement of tools.
• Oversee the maintain the highest safety standard on the condition and usage of all electrical test equipment

Training and development.

Provide and schedule all necessary training for all the employees to comply with all safety standards and statutory compliance.

Identify needs for specialised training requirements within your area.

Transport.

• Manage and control the transport under your control.
• Ensure all requests for service is adhered to.
• No person under your supervision is operating any equipment without a official permit.

Other duties

Any other duties as directed by the electrical superintendent.

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

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
• Electrical Craft Certificate
• EIZ & ERB Membership/Registration
• Valid LV Driver’s License.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

• Safely execute Electrical maintenance & installation work according to prescribed standards and statutory requirements.
• 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.
• Manage and direct the day to day operations of the Electrical Section under your direct Supervision to maximize efficient and safe production.
• Installation of new electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.
• Ensure and document all electrical safety settings to conform to safety requirements.
• Ensure that all electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation.
• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Oversee that all electrical maintenance according to the company schedules are done by the relevant sub ordinates
• Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labour.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent.
• Ensure that all Safety logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.
• Ensure that stock levels of electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse
• Create new stock for all critical items to ensure minimum effect on production in the event of a failure.
• Oversee the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Record and control all replacement of tools.
• Oversee the maintain the highest safety standard on the condition and usage of all electrical test equipment
• Provide and schedule all necessary training for all the employees to comply with all safety standards and statutory compliance.
• Identify needs for specialised training requirements within your area.
• Manage and control the transport under your control.
• Ensure all requests for service is adhered to.
• No person under your supervision is operating any equipment without a official permit.
• Any other duties as directed by the electrical superintendent.

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
• Electrical Craft Certificate
• EIZ & ERB Membership/Registration
• Valid LV Driver’s License.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)