Artisan, Instrumentation job at First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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Artisan, Instrumentation
2026-01-21T14:44:52+00:00
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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CONTRACTOR
Kansanshi Mining Plc
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining
ZMW
MONTH
2026-01-22T17:00:00+00:00
8

Purpose

To safely execute field Instrumentation installations and setup according to the prescribed standards ensuring the safety of self and others.

Key Responsibilities

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.

  • Install new Instrumentation equipment ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to the processing plant operation and production
  • Perform installation, testing and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices in conjunction with teammates
  • Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the Processing plant PLC and SCADA systems and be able to operate Instrumentation and Control equipment being installed
  • Calibration of all field Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring the correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to the processing plant operation
  • Ensuring correctly coded parameters in the PLC and SCADA system for display on the HMI units
  • Ensure adherence to the Companies’ planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
  • Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor,

Qualifications

  • Minimum Grade 12 / equivalent
  • Qualified Instrumentation Technician
  • Must be registered with EIZ
  • All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA

Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician
  • Experience in DCS and SCADA systems, preferably Citect SCADA, and Ethernet Networks
  • Knowledge of PLC programming and PLC hardware skills, preferably on Siemens S7series
  • Working knowledge of Field Bus systems, Profibus and Modbus will be an advantage
  • Experience in Siemens light voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems will be an advantage
  • Previous experience in IGBT controlled PWM variable speed drives will be an advantage

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

  • Teamwork
  • Bold initiative
  • Thinking safely
  • Upholding quality
  • Technical Skills

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Standby work required
  • Overtime when necessary
  • Working at heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Safety conscious
  • Exposure to dust, heat and noise
  • Computer Literacy
  • An understanding of the cultural and plant environment
  • An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Install new Instrumentation equipment ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to the processing plant operation and production
  • Perform installation, testing and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices in conjunction with teammates
  • Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the Processing plant PLC and SCADA systems and be able to operate Instrumentation and Control equipment being installed
  • Calibration of all field Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring the correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to the processing plant operation
  • Ensuring correctly coded parameters in the PLC and SCADA system for display on the HMI units
  • Ensure adherence to the Companies’ planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
  • Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor,
  • Teamwork
  • Bold initiative
  • Thinking safely
  • Upholding quality
  • Technical Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • An understanding of the cultural and plant environment
  • An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Minimum Grade 12 / equivalent
  • Qualified Instrumentation Technician
  • Must be registered with EIZ
  • All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA
high school
12
JOB-6970e66408bfb

Vacancy title:
Artisan, Instrumentation

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, January 22 2026

Duty Station:
Kansanshi Mining Plc | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Purpose

To safely execute field Instrumentation installations and setup according to the prescribed standards ensuring the safety of self and others.

Key Responsibilities

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.

  • Install new Instrumentation equipment ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to the processing plant operation and production
  • Perform installation, testing and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices in conjunction with teammates
  • Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the Processing plant PLC and SCADA systems and be able to operate Instrumentation and Control equipment being installed
  • Calibration of all field Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring the correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to the processing plant operation
  • Ensuring correctly coded parameters in the PLC and SCADA system for display on the HMI units
  • Ensure adherence to the Companies’ planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
  • Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor,

Qualifications

  • Minimum Grade 12 / equivalent
  • Qualified Instrumentation Technician
  • Must be registered with EIZ
  • All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA

Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician
  • Experience in DCS and SCADA systems, preferably Citect SCADA, and Ethernet Networks
  • Knowledge of PLC programming and PLC hardware skills, preferably on Siemens S7series
  • Working knowledge of Field Bus systems, Profibus and Modbus will be an advantage
  • Experience in Siemens light voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems will be an advantage
  • Previous experience in IGBT controlled PWM variable speed drives will be an advantage

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

  • Teamwork
  • Bold initiative
  • Thinking safely
  • Upholding quality
  • Technical Skills

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Standby work required
  • Overtime when necessary
  • Working at heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Safety conscious
  • Exposure to dust, heat and noise
  • Computer Literacy
  • An understanding of the cultural and plant environment
  • An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, January 22 2026
Duty Station: Kansanshi Mining Plc | Lusaka
Posted: 21-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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