First Quantum

Field,Technician

solwezi, north-western, zambia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Field, Technician at First Quantum. Skills: Data collection, Data analysis, System understanding, Data-driven water management, Working with large datasets. Support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding. Monitor and capture groundwater levels, pumping and discharge volumes, surface water flows and transfers, storage volumes (dams, ponds, sumps)”

What You'll Achieve.

High-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding; Data-driven water management; Water balance support; Process improvement

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Identification of inconsistencies and gaps

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to spend time in the field when required, Comfortable working between office (data) and site (operations)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water), Hydrology / Hydrogeology, Demonstrated ability in data analysis and problem-solving, Demonstrated ability in working with large datasets, Valid driver’s license

Nice to Have

Basic programming (Python, R, or similar), GIS (QGIS or similar), Exposure to mining or water systems

What You'll Do.

Support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection

and system understanding

Monitor and capture groundwater levels

pumping and discharge volumes

surface water flows and transfers

storage volumes (dams

Support the site-wide water balance

including data validation and reconciliation

identification of inconsistencies and gaps

Develop and maintain data systems and tools

including automated spreadsheets / dashboards

basic scripts for data processing and reporting

structured data capture workflows

Assist with visualisation of water systems (GIS

Supervise contractors (drilling

installations) where required

Support hydrology and civil-related activities

including stormwater and drainage monitoring

pump station and pipeline checks

Liaise with technical teams across the operation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaise with technical teams across the operation

Full Job Description

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 support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding. The role focuses on data-driven water management, including water balance support, monitoring systems, and process improvement through digital tools and automation. **Key Responsibilities** · Monitor and capture: * Groundwater levels * Pumping and discharge volumes * Surface water flows and transfers * Storage volumes (dams, ponds, sumps) · Support the site-wide water balance, including: * Data validation and reconciliation * Identification of inconsistencies and gaps · Develop and maintain data systems and tools, including: * Automated spreadsheets / dashboards * Basic scripts for data processing and reporting * Structured data capture workflows · Assist with visualisation of water systems (GIS, schematics, dashboards) · Supervise contractors (drilling, installations) where required · Support hydrology and civil-related activities, including: * Stormwater and drainage monitoring * Pump station and pipeline checks * Liaise with technical teams across the operation **Qualifications** Diploma or Degree in one of the following: * Computer Science * Data Science * Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water) * Hydrology / Hydrogeology **Experience** 0–3 years experience (graduates encouraged to apply) Demonstrated ability in: * Data analysis and problem-solving

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