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:

Overall Job Purpose

• The position exists to Produce detailed and comprehensive Plans/Schedules of work orders for planned, routine, equipment overhaul and shutdown maintenance work. The role also looks after minor capital projects, providing an efficient and effective in-house work order planning service for key stakeholders.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Forecasting Work orders-Ensure to run forecast in pronto prior to planning and scheduling of Planned Maintenance activities for both calendar and hourly based tasks. To effectively manage this, the planner should make sure machine engine hours are captured into Pronto on a daily basis.
• Planning-Liaise with work request originators or Executioners, Maintenance and Operations Supervisors and staff onsite inspections of planned work activities to ensure that work orders accurately reflect the specific actions necessary to complete the task effectively. Includes ensuring work order contain all resources, materials, tool lists, drawings, photographs, labour, special instructions and steps detailed to the point that a competent artisan can carry out their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Scheduling-Ensuring schedules are in line with mine production requirements. This should be made possible by having meetings with all stakeholders prior to signing off the schedule with operational team.Compliance to the Work Management Process in respect to planning and scheduling work orders within the required timeframe.Carry out the necessary functions to ensure all ordering and expediting of materials for the effective requirements of Maintenance is carried out for both planned and shutdown tasks Work through project documents and vendor manuals to assist in planning, scoping and scheduling purposes. File/ record for future reference
• Backlog- Maintain the work order backlog and ensure backlog is managed to an acceptable level.
• PM Task Maintenance – Ensure that all Planned Maintenance (PM) activities are fully specified and recorded in Pronto.
• Parts Management – Obtain part description, quotes and complete ANSI for all new spare parts. Liaise with warehouse personnel during planning to ensure timely ordering and delivery of parts. Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.Ensure the parts not used from the previous weeks due to change of plan by executioners or production demands are recorded, and then discuss with executioners the next action plan. Ensure all returned parts do not stay more than two weeks at planning staging areas.
• Continuous improvement- Assist in the preparation of technical procedures, work instructions, equipment and systems evaluations.Evaluate differences between actual work performance and work instruction estimates. Use this information to improve the quality and accuracy of planned work orders.Assist in the review of the maintenance strategies and assist with the optimisation of plant performance.Contribute to the review, development and implementation of systems, processes and plans that identify improvements to equipment performance and life cycles.
• KPI’s and Technical Advice – Prepare weekly and monthly Maintenance Department reports on section activities. Train and assist Maintenance Supervisors in effectively and efficiently completing Pronto transactions. Also help to run equipment cost for Management to review and make decision were necessary. Maintain Equipment history of all major and minor tasks. Develop and set up maintenance strategies including PM’s, BOM’s and condition monitoring for the Beneficiation of Plant infrastructure.

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent planning Skills
• Detail Orientated
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Must possess Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
• Ability to multi-task
• Conflict resolution
• Must be an active listener
• Must be a good team player
• Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
• Ability to delegate as and when need arises
• Must be able to effectively manage time
• Must be smart
• self-driven

Key Job Attributes

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.

Experience required to perform in this job

• Must be familiar with safe working practices.
• Minimum 4 years’ maintenance experience on Mobile machinery environment or acceptable equivalent on underground or surface mining.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate

• Minimum Diploma in an Engineering related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Pronto, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint etc.

• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.