CAREER OPPORTUNITY – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all heavy equipment maintenance and repair work is performed to the required standards and in compliance with Mopani Codes of Practice and established maintenance procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinates engaged in maintenance and repair work to ensure high standards of workmanship and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Train, coach and develop subordinates through on-the-job guidance and systematic exposure to relevant maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Identify material, tools, equipment and labour requirements in accordance with work schedules, in liaison with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler.
• Ensure that routine and planned maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maintain the required equipment availability and reliability.
• Liaise closely with operating personnel, servicing teams, superiors and subordinates to minimise equipment downtime and disruption to production.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation and sound working relationships within the section.
• Ensure adherence to established safety rules, regulations and safe working practices to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to company property
• Recommend improvements to maintenance methods, work practices and procedures to the Section Engineer to enhance sectional performance, equipment reliability and productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repairs or better.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Be registered with the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

• Ensure that all heavy equipment maintenance and repair work is performed to the required standards and in compliance with Mopani Codes of Practice and established maintenance procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinates engaged in maintenance and repair work to ensure high standards of workmanship and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Train, coach and develop subordinates through on-the-job guidance and systematic exposure to relevant maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Identify material, tools, equipment and labour requirements in accordance with work schedules, in liaison with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler.
• Ensure that routine and planned maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maintain the required equipment availability and reliability.
• Liaise closely with operating personnel, servicing teams, superiors and subordinates to minimise equipment downtime and disruption to production.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation and sound working relationships within the section.
• Ensure adherence to established safety rules, regulations and safe working practices to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to company property
• Recommend improvements to maintenance methods, work practices and procedures to the Section Engineer to enhance sectional performance, equipment reliability and productivity.

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with own initiative
• Ability to understand scope of work
• Paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repairs or better
• Registered with the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority