Vacancy title:
Electrician

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

Jobs at:
LC & Y Company

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 27 2026

Duty Station:
Chibuluma Mine, Lufwanyama, Copperbelt Province | Kalulushi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems in underground mining operations, ensuring maximum equipment availability and compliance with electrical safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair underground electrical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical faults and undertake repairs.
• Maintain underground power distribution systems.
• Inspect electrical installations and identify potential hazards.
• Conduct testing and isolation of electrical equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain electrical equipment, cables, switchgear, motors and related installations.
• Ensure electrical work is conducted in accordance with approved mine procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and report equipment defects.
• Participate in planned maintenance shutdowns.
• Assist with emergency electrical breakdowns.
• Maintain good housekeeping in electrical work areas.
• Comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and electrical isolation procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety programmes.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid electrical trade qualification.
• Relevant professional registration/certification where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in an underground mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial/underground electrical systems.
• Knowledge of mine electrical safety and isolation procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Physically fit and able to work underground and on a shift basis.

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

For all three positions, candidates must:

• Be medically fit to work in an underground mining environment.
• Be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays where required.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Have a good safety record.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary mining team.
• Comply with all LC&Y Chibuluma Mine PLC policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Required Documents

• Application Letter.
• Updated CV.
• Certified Grade 12 Certificate.
• Certified Electrical Trade Certificate/Craft Certificate/Diploma.
• Relevant professional registration/licence.
• Copy of NRC.
• Relevant electrical and mining safety certificates.
• Valid Silicosis Medical Examination Certificate.
• Contact details for at least three traceable referees.

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

For all three positions, candidates must:

• Be medically fit to work in an underground mining environment.
• Be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays where required.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Have a good safety record.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary mining team.
• Comply with all LC&Y Chibuluma Mine PLC policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

APPLICATION METHOD

Applications should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the subject line.

The Human Resources Department

LC&Y Chibuluma Mine PLC

Chibuluma Mine

Kalulushi, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Closing Date: 27TH AUGUST,2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LC&Y Chibuluma Mine PLC is an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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