PURPOSE

This exciting opportunity exists in Fraser Alexander Zambia to operate, inspect, and maintain water pumps, including the stopping and starting of pumps as per standard operating procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Punctual adherence to site-specific schedule/shift times.
• Attend safety talks.
• Conduct daily risk assessments and shift handovers.
• Open and close valves as per standard operating procedures.
• Report downtime on pumps, spillages and leaks.
• Write reports (Hourly/Daily) and take samples (PH and Turbidity)
• Monitor incoming and outgoing line pressure.
• Communicate with site operations regarding density control, flow control, and the stopping and starting of pumps.
• Assist and carry out any tasks and instructions from higher line managers as requested.

Health and Safety

• Follow written Safe Work Procedures when executing specific tasks and emergencies as per training.
• Wear the correct PPE for each specific task.
• Follow all safety procedures and site emergency procedures as per training and site-specific standards.
• Maintain emergency preparedness at all times.
• Report unsafe acts and/or conditions.
• Participate in all training-related activities.

Housekeeping

• Practice good housekeeping around all pumps and valves.
• Clean tools regularly and store equipment properly.

Basic Inspections

• Report all defects relating to pump stations.
• Conduct visible pump and valve inspections using a checklist.
• Inspect pressure gauges, pumps, and pulley guards.

Timekeeping

• Accurate reporting of personal timekeeping.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in a similar operation (tailings/metallurgical plant).
• On-the-job training on pumps.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High commitment to comply with the organisation's and client’s SHEQ regulations and requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Disciplined and results-oriented.
• Strong risk awareness and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication skills.

• Punctual adherence to site-specific schedule/shift times.
• Attend safety talks.
• Conduct daily risk assessments and shift handovers.
• Open and close valves as per standard operating procedures.
• Report downtime on pumps, spillages and leaks.
• Write reports (Hourly/Daily) and take samples (PH and Turbidity)
• Monitor incoming and outgoing line pressure.
• Communicate with site operations regarding density control, flow control, and the stopping and starting of pumps.
• Assist and carry out any tasks and instructions from higher line managers as requested.
• Follow written Safe Work Procedures when executing specific tasks and emergencies as per training.
• Wear the correct PPE for each specific task.
• Follow all safety procedures and site emergency procedures as per training and site-specific standards.
• Maintain emergency preparedness at all times.
• Report unsafe acts and/or conditions.
• Participate in all training-related activities.
• Practice good housekeeping around all pumps and valves.
• Clean tools regularly and store equipment properly.
• Report all defects relating to pump stations.
• Conduct visible pump and valve inspections using a checklist.
• Inspect pressure gauges, pumps, and pulley guards.
• Accurate reporting of personal timekeeping.

• High commitment to comply with the organisation's and client’s SHEQ regulations and requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Disciplined and results-oriented.
• Strong risk awareness and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication skills.

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.