Shift boss, Production - load and Haul

Company: First Quantum Minerals Zambia.

Location: Solwezi, Zambia.

Deadline: N/A

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Zambia is looking for shift boss, production - load and haul.

Job description:

PURPOSE

To supervise the mine crews, to ensure safety is managed, overall development performance is monitored and efficiency of mine workers engaged in surface mining operations in line with MR213.

JOB KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with the Mines laws.
• Ensures workplace safety and environmental standards are established and met, and that standards and procedures are communicated to site personnel.
• Assists with filling personnel requirements for mine and other departments.
• Assists with sourcing and filling equipment needs.
• Prioritizes tasks and delegates workload to mine crews and monitors progress.
• Provides leadership and encourages performance.
• Communicates routinely and effectively with the Shift manager and other supervisory personnel as required.
• Tracking, analysis and or equipment to ensure optimum usage assisting Mine Captains in pit where there is found to be excessive under/over utilisation of equipment.
• Manage all disciplinary hearings to get zero backlog of cases.
• In charge of the operations in the pit within a section or two.
• To follow correct instructions from the respective supervisor and laid down procedure and regulations.
• Performs other related duties that may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate with passes in English, Mathematics and Sciences
• Atleast a Certificate / Diploma in Mine Engineering from a recognized institution
• A Valid Blasting Certificate
• A Valid First Aid
• A Valid Drivers License

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ relevant experience in mining is required, (preferably 1 year’s supervisory experience) or related filed
• Comfortable working with machines, and mechanically adept
• Knowledge of mining rules and regulations
• Proven track record of supervising and managing people

Qualified Candidates should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae (CVs) and other relevant documents, online via:

Website: https://firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/First_Quantum_Careers/login?redirect=%2Fen-US%2FFirst_Quantum_Careers%2Fjob%2FSolwezi%2FShift-Boss--Production---Load-and-Haul_JR6067%2Fapply%2FapplyManually