Artisan, Rigger
2025-07-01T12:29:59+00:00
First Quantum Mineral
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FULL_TIME
Kalumbila
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job description:
Overall Role Purpose
To carry out workshop, PCR rigging related functions and Maintenance / Breakdown support services to the Sentinel mine site. This will be done in such a manner so as to achieve cost savings, continuous improvement initiatives, and utilization of synergies throughout the area. This role will carry out the activities of the RTWS and open pit to ensure the application of appropriate levels of safety and productivity are maintained in order to meet safety, cost and productivity targets.
Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
- To assist the crane operator to lift various loads or material that is required to be moved or lifted without causing any damage to it.
- To take charge of materials movement and bears the responsibility during such lifting operations.
- Responsible for scheduled maintenance and statutory inspections on all rigging gears, Mobile / Overhead cranes, Winch ropes, and other related equipment
- To assist during load testing / Compliance of cranes and other lifting equipment.
- Able to estimate load tonnages to ensure that proper rated crane capacities or equipment are suitably selected before any attempt to lift such load is made.
- Expected to perform any other reasonable tasks as given by the supervisor.
- Provide training and development opportunities for all direct reports on an on-going basis, with a particular focus on Zambian employees
- Must be up to date, and willing to comply with all SHE standards
- Familiar with all necessary safety equipment
- Able to assess each load and select proper equipment for the job
- Solid working knowledge of all rigging equipment
- Able to inspect rigging equipment to ensure it is in good working order
- Experienced with crane set up / assembly and disassembly
- Solid math skills for calculating load requirements
- Physically capable of working in demanding conditions
- Able to sit, stand, bend, work on your feet and lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Excellent vision and hearing capability
- Not afraid of heights or climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.
- Good English communication skills
- To perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Behavioral Traits / Personal Characteristics
- Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
- Possesses good organizational skills
- Good oriented person
- Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
- Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
- Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
- The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must have 1-3 years of working with cranes or heavy lift experience;
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills;
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Must have proficient oral and written communication skills;
- Possess a minimum of a high school Certificate or equivalent
- Craft Certificate Rigging / Trade Test Certificate Level
- Computer Literate
- Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O’levels
- All certificates must be certified by ZAQA
The role has field equipment accountability from the jaw crushers, pebble crusher, conveying systems, dust scrubbers and all associated equipment delivering ore to the crushed ore stockpile. Carry out thorough pre-start checks, equipment inspections, adjustments and cleaning. Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards. Compliance to HSE requirements and reporting/correcting defects and unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Ensure all incidents are reported promptly. Ensure that start-up and shutdown procedures in all areas of crushing are executed safely and promptly. Operate equipment according to procedures given in the operating strategies and instructions. Deliver and exceed the KPI’s of crusher throughput, crusher utilization, and routine work compliance. Ensure dust control is achieved effectively. Conduct all routine tasks, including field check-sheets and equipment inspections in a timely and accurate manner. Diagnose plant defects and ensure they are immediately addressed. Identify equipment that requires correction and immediately escalate to superiors. Support maintenance in the delivery of their tasks. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Strong commitment to SHEC performance. Basic understanding of mechanical and instrumentational equipment. Very strong drive and personal sense of equipment ownership and accountability. Written and spoken fluency in English. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience required to perform in this job Minimum 3 years of prior experience in operating a wet processing plant in particularly flotation circuit (nickel and/or talc flotation experience is highly regarded). Exposure to online analysers (MSA, OSA, PSI, etc.). Prior experience in plant commissioning and plant ramp up desirable. Experience in a large, complex base metals processing plant(s) is a plus. Qualifications Full grade twelve (G12) certificate. Certificate in metallurgy, chemical engineering, mineral processing or related field.
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Vacancy title:
Artisan, Rigger
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
First Quantum Mineral
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 15 2025
Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Overall Role Purpose
To carry out workshop, PCR rigging related functions and Maintenance / Breakdown support services to the Sentinel mine site. This will be done in such a manner so as to achieve cost savings, continuous improvement initiatives, and utilization of synergies throughout the area. This role will carry out the activities of the RTWS and open pit to ensure the application of appropriate levels of safety and productivity are maintained in order to meet safety, cost and productivity targets.
Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
- To assist the crane operator to lift various loads or material that is required to be moved or lifted without causing any damage to it.
- To take charge of materials movement and bears the responsibility during such lifting operations.
- Responsible for scheduled maintenance and statutory inspections on all rigging gears, Mobile / Overhead cranes, Winch ropes, and other related equipment
- To assist during load testing / Compliance of cranes and other lifting equipment.
- Able to estimate load tonnages to ensure that proper rated crane capacities or equipment are suitably selected before any attempt to lift such load is made.
- Expected to perform any other reasonable tasks as given by the supervisor.
- Provide training and development opportunities for all direct reports on an on-going basis, with a particular focus on Zambian employees
- Must be up to date, and willing to comply with all SHE standards
- Familiar with all necessary safety equipment
- Able to assess each load and select proper equipment for the job
- Solid working knowledge of all rigging equipment
- Able to inspect rigging equipment to ensure it is in good working order
- Experienced with crane set up / assembly and disassembly
- Solid math skills for calculating load requirements
- Physically capable of working in demanding conditions
- Able to sit, stand, bend, work on your feet and lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Excellent vision and hearing capability
- Not afraid of heights or climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.
- Good English communication skills
- To perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Behavioral Traits / Personal Characteristics
- Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
- Possesses good organizational skills
- Good oriented person
- Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
- Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
- Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
- The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must have 1-3 years of working with cranes or heavy lift experience;
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills;
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Must have proficient oral and written communication skills;
- Possess a minimum of a high school Certificate or equivalent
- Craft Certificate Rigging / Trade Test Certificate Level
- Computer Literate
- Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O’levels
- All certificates must be certified by ZAQA
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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