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Senior Specialist (Metallurgy) |
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Posted 2019-06-03 01:11:18
Requisition Number: 505227
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Solwezi
Site: Kansanshi
Categories: Smelter
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small
mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than
two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe,
Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM
people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet
Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper
and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper
deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of
the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading
copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality
operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million
tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become
the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five
copper producers in the world.
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.
Monitor, analyse and report on the operation of plant
equipment items and processes in the Primary Smelting Section using a range of
tools and systems.
Carry out data analysis and process calculations using
computer-based systems.
Write technical reports and give technical
presentations to internal and external audiences.
Assist in the maintenance and further development of
the PI system.
Identify process and equipment problems; develop
strategies, changes and modifications to solve these problems.
Identify opportunities for equipment and process
improvements.
Develop and manage site-based sampling and test-work
to define and implement process improvement opportunities.
Assist with (and manage) projects to improve plant
operations and safety.
Assist operators and maintenance workers with
fault-finding and problem solving.
Offer technical advice and process information to
operators and maintenance workers to assist in achieving plant safety and
production targets.
Assist in keeping the Plant Piping and Instrumentation
Diagrams (P&IDs) up-to-date.
Develop operating procedures, risk assessments, safe
work instructions and other similar documents as required.
Provide technical supervision and assistance during
plant shutdowns.
Other duties as directed by the Superintendent –
Technical.
Qualifications
At-least a University Degree in Process Engineering,
Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent. Preference
will be to those who posses Masters or above in the mentioned discipline.
Experience
At least 5 years experience in a process plant.
Experience in a hot metal plant, hydromet plant or mineral dressing plant
would be an advantage.
Highly-skilled user of standard computer applications
such as Microsoft Excel. Programming experience in VBA or another
language would be an advantage. Previous experience with OSIsoft PI
systems would be highly regarded.
Able to build mass and energy balances.
Experience with HSC Chemistry, METSIM or similar applications would be an
advantage.
Familiarity with engineering drawings.
Ability to carry out engineering design calculations,
and to review the calculations of others.
Advanced level of literacy and numeracy.
Behavioral Traits
High level of analytical and communication skills and
the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
Critical thinking and data analysis.
Good at implementing changes in operating practice.
Operational Requirements
Develop a high level of knowledge of the equipment,
process flow sheet and process control used in the plant.
Analyse and solve problems.
Report on plant and process data.
Beware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR
Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request
applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please
report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption
Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Security at Kansanshi on
0966154417 and +260 212 658444.
Applications close: 17 Jun 2019 FLE
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To apply please visit careers.first-quantum.com.