Background

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.

Purpose

The maintenance scheduler supports the delivery of the KMP maintenance strategy by applying scheduling best practices to develop a resource loaded plan that maximizes productivity. Primarily the scheduler provides engineering supervisors with their weekly planned tasks and sets goals for the maximum utilization of available craft hours. The scheduler may also support plant shutdowns and is expected to work closely with execution teams to continuously improve planning and scheduling

Key Responsibilities

• Determination and optimization of labor, material and equipment resources requirement for scheduled maintenance tasks
• Work with operations, planners and maintenance specialists to prioritize and schedule work orders
• Collect craft hours availability forecasts for the next week from supervisor’s crew.
• Utilize CMMS computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function.
• Manage the backlog and forward log and report on work volumes and status
• Drive the weekly backlog meetings
• Develop a weekly schedule for each crew supervisor
• Support coordination of work involving more than one specialist and craft technician.
• Assist with review of schedule compliance and variance
• Collect and report data from job execution as required.
• Issuance of work packs to execution team according to the planning calendar
• Support shutdown planning including managing material staging such as parts and tools for specific jobs
• Support continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling process including seeking feedback from execution teams on schedule performance and planned task quality
• Promote a positive working environment, ensuring solid working relationships with all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, permits and environmental regulations in all maintenance scheduled activities
• Generate reports on maintenance activities, including performance some metrics and KPIs
• Assist planners during shutdowns.
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

• A journeyman level or trade certificate; or a numerically focused degree (mechanical or electrical engineering desirable)
• Proficient in working with computers and MS Office suite.
• Ability to organize and maintain file systems.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations involved in estimating time operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, including operators, vendors, contractors, subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Maintenance Scheduler or planning assistance experience (preferably in mining or process operations)
• Experience with CMMS tools such as Pronto, SAP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages: Project, Excel, Word.
• Added advantage with hands-on experience on the fixed plant in maintenance practices on units such as Gearboxes, Conveyors, Mills, Pumps, Compressors, Crushers, etc.

Behavioral Traits

Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.

Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things

Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.

Together: Communicates well with peers and understand others’ views.

Operational Requirements

Standby and overtime when required

Able to work with minimum supervision

Good communication skills

• Determination and optimization of labor, material and equipment resources requirement for scheduled maintenance tasks
• Work with operations, planners and maintenance specialists to prioritize and schedule work orders
• Collect craft hours availability forecasts for the next week from supervisor’s crew.
• Utilize CMMS computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function.
• Manage the backlog and forward log and report on work volumes and status
• Drive the weekly backlog meetings
• Develop a weekly schedule for each crew supervisor
• Support coordination of work involving more than one specialist and craft technician.
• Assist with review of schedule compliance and variance
• Collect and report data from job execution as required.
• Issuance of work packs to execution team according to the planning calendar
• Support shutdown planning including managing material staging such as parts and tools for specific jobs
• Support continuous improvement of the planning and scheduling process including seeking feedback from execution teams on schedule performance and planned task quality
• Promote a positive working environment, ensuring solid working relationships with all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, permits and environmental regulations in all maintenance scheduled activities
• Generate reports on maintenance activities, including performance some metrics and KPIs
• Assist planners during shutdowns.
• Perform related duties as required

• Proficiency in working with computers and MS Office suite.
• Ability to organize and maintain file systems.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations involved in estimating time operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, including operators, vendors, contractors, subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages: Project, Excel, Word.
• Good communication skills

• A journeyman level or trade certificate; or a numerically focused degree (mechanical or electrical engineering desirable)
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)