Mopani Copper Mines Plc has operations in Mufulira and kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s success has been as a result of its focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationship enjoyed with its stakeholders – an important sector of which is its employees

The Company seeks the services of Artisan Plant Fitter X 3

The successful candidates will be responsible for the managing inspection, maintain and repair plant equipment (machinery) effectively, efficiently and safely.

The responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure optimum plant/equipment availability
• Ensure strict adherence to statutory and domestic regulations particularly those relating to safe working practices in order to prevent injury to persons and damage to company machinery
• Drive the Health, Safety and Environment Standards Policy awareness and practice in the Department to ensure compliance.
• Keep equipment and prolong service life.
• Conduct planned adhoc plant maintenance as well as repairs to plant and equipment in accordance with the Job Card instructions and as per drawing
• Utilise correct materials and consumables as per the specifications and location
• Ensure that lock out tag out procedures are followed at all times where applicable
• Adhere to all other assignments given that are lawful and fair

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Craft Certificate in Plant Fitting
• A Technician’s Certificate in Plant Fitting will be an added advantage
• Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be physically fit and with necessary dexterity to work with tools

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy – aiming to employ the right people with the right skil irrespective of race, gender or creed.