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:

Specific Functions

• Develop integrated construction schedules for TSF infrastructure projects
• Coordinate earthworks, pipeline relocations, bench construction, embankment works and operational support activities.
• Assist in planning deposition, pipeline relocations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Track construction progress against approved schedules
• Develop weekly and monthly progress reports
• Coordinate interface between Operations, Construction and Maintenance to minimize operational disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Scheduling

·       Develop integrated weekly, monthly and annual work plans for Operations, Maintenance and Construction activities.

·       Develop detailed work packs including labor requirements, materials, tooling, SOPs and execution methodologies.

·       Coordinate planning meetings with Operations, Maintenance, Construction and Contractors.

·       Ensure all planned work supports production, deposition strategies and operational priorities

·       Monitor schedule compliance and planning KPIs

·       Support shut-down planning where applicable

Work Management and CMMS

·       Coordinate and maintain departmental CMMS including asset registers, equipment hierarchies, preventive maintenance schedules and work order history.

·       Ensure accurate capture of maintenance, construction and operational work history.

·       Develop standardized work packages and planning templates.

·       Review backlog and prioritize work based on risk and operational criticality.

·       Maintain document control for maintenance procedures, drawings and work instructions.

Materials, Spares and inventory management

·       Manage critical spares and rotable spare strategies for TSF infrastructure

·       Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for operationally critical equipment

·       Monitor purchase requisitions, purchase orders and delivery schedules

·       Support annual critical spare reviews and inventory optimization

·       Identify opportunities to reduce inventory costs without compromising reliability.

Asset Management

·       Support implementation of the ISO 55001 asset management principles across the TSF department

·       Maintain accurate asset registers and equipment hierarchies

·       Support lifecycle planning for pumps, pipelines, valves, instrumentation, civil infrastructure and mobile equipment.

·       Participate in asset criticality assessments

·       Assist in asset replacement planning for long-term capital forecasting

·       Support risk-based maintenance strategies across department assets

Reliability and Continous improvement

·       Support Root Cause Analysis investigations

·       Monitor equipment reliability trends

·       Assist with preventive maintenance optimization

·       Develop reliability and maintenance performance dashboards

TSF Infrastructure planning

·       Support planning and maintenance of;

-        Tailings pipelines

-        Pump stations

-        Decant systems

-        Return water systems

-        Drainage infrastructure

-        Instrumentation

-        Dam safety monitoring systems

-        Roads and Civil infrastructure

·       Assist in ensuring infrastructure reliability and operational readiness.

Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Management

·       Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and compliance with company standards.

·       Ensure all planned activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

·       Participate in risk assessments and operational reviews.

·       Identify and escalate operational risks that may impact TSF performance or safety.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

·       Full grade twelve (12) certificate

·       Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

·       Professional registration with recognized engineering body (EIZ/ERB)

·       Minimum 2 years’ experience in mining operations, tailings management, construction, maintenance coordination, or related field.

Added advantage

·       Training or certification in Maintenance Planning, CMMS, Asset management or MS projects

·       Knowledge of TSF operations and water management systems will be advantageous.

·       Familiarity with Power BI, Pronto or similar tools

Job Summary: The purpose of this role is to supervise civil construction projects within the mine and support project managers in their delivery of quality projects on time and within budget.

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