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:

PURPOSE
To work within the Engineering Team to maintain all the Mobile Cranes, ensuring that duties undertaken are of a high standard and maximising operational uptime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
 Carry out over inspections on all mobile cranes on site
 Prioritize the breakdown if any defect/s is recorded during the inspections in order to mitigate risk of the crane and decide between immediate repairs or plan repairs.
 Prepare parts after inspections to ensure availability so that repairs can occur as per schedule. If parts are not available or stocked, then order should be placed.
 Work hand in hand with the maintenance planner and Heavy Equipment supervisor in scheduling the repair jobs for the mobile cranes.
 Ensure proper right-to-know and other OSHA regulations are followed for the safety of all employees.
 Ensure that ANSI’s are created for major / critical parts and put in stock for both new and old mobile cranes, to prevent unnecessary delays.
 Advise management of whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
 Maintaining good working relationships with internal and external departmental employees

QUALIFICATIONS
 Grade 12 Certificate
 Minimum of a Diploma Certificate in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
 Possess strong interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE
 Minimum experience 2 – 3 years in a similar role, with a particular focus on Mobile Cranes exposure.
 Previous work experience in a large copper mining operation will be advantageous.
 Root cause failure analysis skills and experience in identifying failures and defect elimination.
 Computer literacy with experience in Pronto system.
 Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
 Ability to achieve result is a cross cultural environment.
 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
 Teamwork
 Bold initiative
 Thinking Safety
 Upholding Quality
 Technical Skill
 Driving Quantity
 Driving attendance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 Must be able to work with minimum Supervision.
 Very good verbal communication skills.