First Quantum Minerals FQM
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for the execution of all Auto Electrical work and Air-conditioning repairs on various vehicles, Earth moving machineries and ancillary equipment to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions.
Specific Job Responsibility
- Perform auto electrical work on vehicles and heavy equipment machinery.
- Adhere to the company’s planned and preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
- Respond to unplanned breakdowns when on duty timeously.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Diagnose error codes and repair electrical faults in various vehicles and machinery
- Maintain work area/s in a satisfactory condition and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
- Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools and company property within your section.
- Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
Job Specific Competencies
- Demonstrated application of continuous improvement principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
- Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- Can demonstrate understanding of mobile equipment electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting, installation and repair.
- Proven ability to maintain, repair, wire, and install auto electrical components including electrical harnesses, starter motors, alternators, valves, solenoids.
- Install Black Box units and start interrupt
- Be able to program Black Box units
Key Job Attributes
- Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
- Possesses good organizational skills
- Identify repairs required via abnormal wear and tear, and advise the shift supervisor.
- Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
- Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
- Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
- The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English
Qualifications and Experience
- Full grade twelve (12) certificate
- Craft Certificate/ Diploma in Automotive Electrical
- At least 3 years’ working experience in heavy equipment operations preferably in the mining environment.
- Knowledge in Basic First Aid and Basic Health and Safety
- Experience in Automotive Air-conditioning will be in benefit
- Experience in some or all of the following machines: Volvo AF40, Bell B25, Komatsu Dozers; D65, D155, D275, Liebherr Dozers, Volvo Excavators; EC210, EC290, EC300 and EC700, Volvo wheel loaders; L120F, L220H, Bomag BW212, BW219 and Iveco Road Trucks
- Valid Driver’s license
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Deadline: 23/11/2022
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