VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: DRAUGHTS – PERSON

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed and passionate employee for the position of Draughts – Person to join the versatile Process Maintenance Team.

Reporting to the Engineer – Reliability, you will be responsible for assisting in establishing and maintaining a drawing office that services all maintenance staff site wide. Providing an efficient and effective in-house drafting service for key stakeholders is paramount.

Your duties will include but not limited to the following:

• In collaboration with the Engineer – Reliability, you will be responsible for management of work priorities daily and ensuring the activities are undertaken in accordance with the business needs.
• Maintain register of current drawing backlog and expected completion dates.
• Review and update mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil drawings.
• Manage departmental records which are in the form of manuals, drawings, and other literature.
• Maintain all drafting equipment.
• Create general arrangements and detailed drawings for fabrication and construction after consultation with electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines.

• Responsible for all design and detailing of mechanical and civil structures.
• Must be familiar with safe working practices.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• Certificate in Drafting.
• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia.
• Minimum (5+) years extensive experience in drafting heavy industry, associated infrastructure preferably in the mining industry or a mineral processing industry role.

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite application.

• Must have a good understanding of mechanical, civil, and electrical drafting standards.
• Competent in AutoCAD/ Solid Works or similar works.
• Create fabrication drawings for the Fabrication Workshop either manually of using software
• Experience in Document Control
• Able to read, understand and reference maintenance manuals.
• Must have a valid Zambian driver’s license.
• Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.