Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large–scale mining license covering an area of approximately 228 square kilometres.

Completed and commissioned in 2012, Lubambe is an underground operation supported by a shaft and decline access with a 2.5 million tonne per annum capacity ore concentrator. The mine’s current depth is 450 meters producing a high-grade copper concentrate which is then treated at Zambian smelters.

The mine currently employs 718 direct employees and a further 1,966 contractors. It places the highest priority on safety with a world-class safety system.

Supporting local communities and suppliers is a key business focus of the mine.

EMR Capital owns an 80% controlling interest in Lubambe while ZCCM-IH owns 20%.

The Mine seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the following position:

VENTILATION TECHNOLOGIST (x1)

This position reports to the Ventilation Engineer.

Core Purpose of the Position

Plan and ensure implementation of long- and short-term efficient ventilation system at the mine to forestall safe environmental conditions in working places.

Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):

• Eliminate FACs, MTCs, LTIs and Fatalities by promoting highest safety standards within and beyond the scope of mine ventilation requirements within the Lubambe SHE guidelines.
• Provide adequate ventilation to places where persons are travelling and working above the minimum prescribed and negotiate best practice as appropriate.
•  Carry out systematic sampling and auditing of ventilation systems to ensure compliance.
• Conduct all vent surveys professionally so as to ensure good environmental conditions.
• Compile data from routine surveys for future planning purposes.
• Advise officials on requirements of industrial and mine ventilation standards.
• Prepare routine reports and prepares monthly and quarterly reports.
• Prepares emergency procedures in the event of U/G fires or main fan failures.
• Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of all air ventilation installations.
• Recommend purchase of ventilation equipment as required.
• Conduct costing and time analysis related to ventilation initiatives.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Mine Ventilation.
• Ability to perform extensive mathematical calculations.
•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Superior technical and analytical skills.