Superintendent, Planning
2025-07-01T10:59:49+00:00
First Quantum Mineral
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FULL_TIME
Solwezi
Solwezi
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-07-14T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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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.
Job description:
Purpose
To manage all work management requirements within Pronto in order to provide planning and scheduling services to the Kansanshi process plant. This service is to be a consultative approach with the various section superintendents such that agreed plans and schedules to maintain sustainable, agreed levels of reliability and availability from the Kansanshi process plant are produced. This position is a cross functional position that will coordinate the departmental needs and assist the sections to balance priorities within the available resources to provide best fit resourcing solutions. This position will be the primary support for materials coordinating focused on critical engineering spares availability. The position is accountable for master data, work management governance, maintaining PM strategies, Rotable strategies, measuring points, forecasting and budgeting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and mentoring to planners / schedulers to enable them to understand the critical issues affecting the maintenance planning and scheduling requirements across the various sections of the process plant area. Produce Weekly, Monthly and yearly look ahead plans as required by the planning coordinator.
- Provide input into the budgeting process for capital and operating budgets, manage long terms forecasts and ensure they are updated and re-issued monthly.
- Supports the continuous improvement and reliability processes.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for your subordinates, including ongoing training and development, performance management, conflict management and crisis management.
- Ensuring the right people are in the right job.
- Put in place an agreed succession plan for all positions including your own.
- Discuss the performance with the team members against Planning KPI’
- Provide tactical and logistical support to the entire organization, track and support the mine production plans to balance the maintenance activities within the availability goals, guide the maintenance and repair organization with updated performance/execution information, KPIs and management recommendations.
- Make sure that weekly, monthly and YTD performance KPI’s are produced and published across the department.
- Attend the meetings with internal customers as appropriate to ensure planning and scheduling alignment. Set up contracts as necessary with consultants or contractors for project work.
- Provide accurate reporting of shutdown progress, post-mortem and data analysis
- KPI’s and Technical Advice:
- Prepare the long and short term strategy for the process plant.
- Cost analysis for the engineering department in the process plant.
- Set up the targets for the maintenance KPIs
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 school certificate.
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Registered as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB).
- A valid Zambian vehicle driving permit. Registered as a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
- A tertiary qualification in maintenance management or project management will be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a junior planning position.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior planning position.
- Proven knowledge and experience in planning on processing plants and mining equipment Excellent skill in job analysis and report writing
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
- 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.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient in all MS Office packages.
- Proficient in Pronto or other enterprise systems.
- Plant specific experience on hard rock mining mobile plant and large copper processing plant.
- Previous experience in a large open pit mining, milling and flotation operation would be well regarded.
- Demonstrable experience with maintenance management systems and RCA will be a significant advantage.
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
This position must comply with all company policies and statutory regulations related to health, safety, environment, quality, human resources, and finance, in line with the responsibilities and seniority of the role. Supervise fabrication and repair works on critical flotation infrastructure including flotation cells, launders, hoppers, tanks, chutes, platforms, and pipework. Monitor the availability and correct usage of PPE by all team members. Report directly to the Senior Supervisor – Flotation Maintenance. Act as a communication bridge between the flotation operations team, maintenance workshop, and management. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in fabrication bays and float plant areas. Inspect welding equipment, lifting tools, and portable gear used for plant repairs. Conduct inspections of first aid kits and firefighting equipment in line with company checklists. Carry out hazard identification and Planned Task Observations (PTOs) across flotation areas. Ensure team adherence to timekeeping, safety procedures, and job execution protocols. Lead incident and accident investigations related to maintenance and fabrication activities. Review and raise work orders and requests for repairs on flotation plant assets. Maintain effective relationships with flotation operators, mechanical fitters, and other maintenance personnel. Schedule and prioritize daily and weekly jobs related to flotation tank structures, walkways, supports, and piping systems. Compile accurate time sheets for the Boilermaking/fabrication team. Organize required materials and consumables via warehouse requisitions. Conduct job-specific risk assessments for non-routine or high-risk maintenance tasks. Estimate material and man-hours for fabrication and structural maintenance works. Inspect completed and in-progress jobs to ensure proper layout, alignment, and weld quality. Attend weekly maintenance planning meetings for flotation plant operations. Be available for breakdowns, call-outs, and shutdown assignments. Set job timelines and monitor progress through to completion. Provide on-the-job coaching and upskilling opportunities, with a focus on developing local Zambian talent. Plan and supervise structural tasks during plant shutdowns, including tank repairs and support modifications. Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor or engineering team.
Behavioural Traits Collaborative leadership style and ability to build cohesive teams Technically competent with attention to structural safety and quality Committed to workplace safety and procedural compliance Flexible and responsive to changing plant priorities and breakdowns Strong work ethic and reliability Operational Requirements Ability to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required Medically fit for plant and workshop environments Good verbal and written communication Moderate computer literacy (e.g., for job reporting and requisitions) Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
Grade 12 School Certificate Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication/Boiler Making or Structural Welding Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) Certification in Incident and Accident Investigation (added advantage) Experience Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role within a flotation or processing plant environment, with proven experience in structural maintenance, welding, and metal fabrication for mineral processing equipment.
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Vacancy title:
Superintendent, Planning
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
First Quantum Mineral
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 14 2025
Duty Station:
Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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.
Job description:
Purpose
To manage all work management requirements within Pronto in order to provide planning and scheduling services to the Kansanshi process plant. This service is to be a consultative approach with the various section superintendents such that agreed plans and schedules to maintain sustainable, agreed levels of reliability and availability from the Kansanshi process plant are produced. This position is a cross functional position that will coordinate the departmental needs and assist the sections to balance priorities within the available resources to provide best fit resourcing solutions. This position will be the primary support for materials coordinating focused on critical engineering spares availability. The position is accountable for master data, work management governance, maintaining PM strategies, Rotable strategies, measuring points, forecasting and budgeting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and mentoring to planners / schedulers to enable them to understand the critical issues affecting the maintenance planning and scheduling requirements across the various sections of the process plant area. Produce Weekly, Monthly and yearly look ahead plans as required by the planning coordinator.
- Provide input into the budgeting process for capital and operating budgets, manage long terms forecasts and ensure they are updated and re-issued monthly.
- Supports the continuous improvement and reliability processes.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for your subordinates, including ongoing training and development, performance management, conflict management and crisis management.
- Ensuring the right people are in the right job.
- Put in place an agreed succession plan for all positions including your own.
- Discuss the performance with the team members against Planning KPI’
- Provide tactical and logistical support to the entire organization, track and support the mine production plans to balance the maintenance activities within the availability goals, guide the maintenance and repair organization with updated performance/execution information, KPIs and management recommendations.
- Make sure that weekly, monthly and YTD performance KPI’s are produced and published across the department.
- Attend the meetings with internal customers as appropriate to ensure planning and scheduling alignment. Set up contracts as necessary with consultants or contractors for project work.
- Provide accurate reporting of shutdown progress, post-mortem and data analysis
- KPI’s and Technical Advice:
- Prepare the long and short term strategy for the process plant.
- Cost analysis for the engineering department in the process plant.
- Set up the targets for the maintenance KPIs
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 school certificate.
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Registered as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB).
- A valid Zambian vehicle driving permit. Registered as a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
- A tertiary qualification in maintenance management or project management will be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a junior planning position.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior planning position.
- Proven knowledge and experience in planning on processing plants and mining equipment Excellent skill in job analysis and report writing
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
- 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.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient in all MS Office packages.
- Proficient in Pronto or other enterprise systems.
- Plant specific experience on hard rock mining mobile plant and large copper processing plant.
- Previous experience in a large open pit mining, milling and flotation operation would be well regarded.
- Demonstrable experience with maintenance management systems and RCA will be a significant advantage.
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
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