First Quantum

Mining

TechnicalCoach,MechanicalFitting

solwezi, north-western, zambia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Coach, Mechanical Fitting at First Quantum. Skills: Mechanical Fitting, Coaching, Training, Technical Oversight, Maintenance. 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. Ensure compliance with mechanical codes, safety standards, and relevant company procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimize downtimes through coaching; Enhance equipment uptime and operational efficiency

Industry & Context.

Mining
Problems you'll solve

Support fault diagnosis and corrective actions to minimize downtimes through coaching; Structured troubleshooting techniques

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Full grade twelve (G12) school certificate, Minimum of Technicians Certificate in mechanical fitting or trade equivalent, Local applicant must be registered with EIZ, All qualifications must be certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), A minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable coaching experience (or a formal coaching certification) in workforce upskilling, including deployment and execution of the programs within an organization, A minimum of 10 years’ maintenance experience in a fixed plant within a mineral processing plant operation, with 3 – 5 years at supervisory level, Knowledge and application of safety in a process and mining environment or similar, Essential knowledge and experience with: Maintenance of Centrifugal pumps, vertical spindle pumps, peristaltic pumps, gear and screw pumps, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Bolting and Torque techniques, Bearing Installation and Maintenance, Drive systems (couplings installation, V-belts drive systems, alignment), Compressors and Blowers Maintenance, Precision measurements, Pipes and flanges installation and maintenance, Gearbox installation and maintenance, Conveyor belts Technical Troubleshooting – advising on complex repairs using structured troubleshooting techniques, Experience with standard reliability maintenance processes and KPIs – RCAs, MTBF, MTTR, FMECA, Experience with the use of a computerized maintenance management system (such as PRONTO), Solid computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs, Experience with working with learning management systems (LMS)

Nice to Have

A degree in the relevant field of study will be an added advantage, Smelter experience will be an added advantage

What You'll Do.

Adhere to all relevant requirements

procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health

and any other regulations

Ensure compliance with mechanical codes

and relevant company procedures

Provide on-the-job coaching to the fitting artisans and technicians

Use ‘On the job’ coaching as the primary method

supported by formal training modules

Prepare training materials for the delivery of the training and coaching

Deliver structured training sessions based on identified skills gaps

Champion quality and provide visible leadership ‘on-the-floor’

Support fault diagnosis and corrective actions to minimize downtimes through coaching

Use effective listening

assertiveness and questioning to support learners

Use assessments and observations to identify skill gaps and deliver suitable interventions

Design and complete assessments based on the FQM sites and operation using the Proficiency Framework

Act as independent assessor for other FQM operations running the proficiency framework

Identify high potential Artisans with ability and aspiration to progress to more senior roles and support their development

Keep a record of interventions

assigned actions and progress using the learning management tools

Evaluate and report on the impact and effectiveness of the ongoing coaching

Work closely with the training department to define training needs based on completed assessments

Provide feedback on the coaching interventions

observation and results to Supervisors and Senior Supervisors

Create a coaching culture across the organization and upskill the coaching methodologies

Collaborate with the supervisory stuff and HR to align coaching with the organizational goals and needs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the supervisory stuff and HR to align coaching with the organizational goals and needs; Provide feedback on the coaching interventions, observation and results to Supervisors and Senior Supervisors

Communication Scope

Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; Ability to explain technical concepts in a non-complicated way

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:** **Compliance and Governance** * The incumbent 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. * Ensure compliance with mechanical codes, safety standards, and relevant company procedures. **Coaching and Training** * Provide on-the-job coaching to the fitting artisans and technicians according to the needs identified in the fitting section of the engineering department. * Use ‘On the job’ coaching as the primary method, supported by formal training modules in collaboration with the KMP Training Department * Prepare training materials for the delivery of the training and coaching. * Deliver structured training sessions based on identified skills gaps. **Technical Oversight** * Ability to role model good practice and create a continuous learning environment, using coaching methodologies and various instructional techniques identified via the training needs assessments or observations. * Champion quality and provide visible leadership ‘on-the-floor’ in Kansanshi Smelter operations. * Support fault diagnosis and corrective actions to minimize downtimes through coaching. **Learner Engagement, Assessments and Performance Monitoring

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