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 of the role:

The RWTS electrical coordinator is  responsible for the electrical maintenance of mobile mining equipment and the maintenance workshop.  He or she will lead  a team of mostly  local technicians and engineers to meet electrical maintenance key performance indicators  (KPls) and reliability.  Included  in  the list of KPls is:

• To minimize unplanned downtime.  Target hours to first fault after service must be above 75 hours.
• To lead  root cause analyses of failures and coordinate and track plans to prevent them thereafter. The target mean time between breakdowns must be above 150 hours.
• Lead operational  safety of maintenance crews to achieve O  LTis  and O accidents.
• Report electrical safety incidents within  24hrs of occurrence.
• Optimize planned  maintenance services to facilitate O  delays on services.
• Organize and schedule planned jobs to accomplish a minimum of 70% employee utilization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of supervisors and specialists to attain KPls
• Provide insightful technical and logistical support.
• Guide the Maintenance and repair organization  with  updated performance/execution  information,  KPls and management recommendations.
• Support the continuous improvement processes and initiatives  and lead  the defect elimination processes across the department.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out as per the OEM recommendations and/or management through the standard KML Change management procedure.
• Provide  leadership and mentoring  to subordinates,  including  ongoing training and development, performance management,  conflict management and crisis management.
• Ensuring the right people are in the right job as well as putting in  place a succession plan for all positions.
• Analyze event information  from VHMS downloads to carry out RCAs,  trend common failures,  intervene before catastrophic failures occur,  and promote safety.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma  in  Electrical/Electronic  Engineering with extensive field experience in  the electrical maintenance of Mobile Mining Equipment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with  most the following equipment:

Komatsu 960E/860E/ HD1500 Dump Trucks

Komatsu D3754/ 475A Dozers

Komatsu HD785-7 Utility Trucks

Komatsu WD500/WD900-3 Wheel  Dozers

Komatsu WA380/WA600 Wheel Loader

Caterpillar CA 777D Low bed

Volvo A40F ADT

Liebherr T284 Trucks

Letourneau  LE2350 Loader

• Minimum of 10 years of experience  in  a maintenance role.
• Experience in/  Knowledge of 6-sigma,  Lean,  Kanban,  Statistical  Process Control,  Kaizen,  etc.is  an added advantage
• Experience in  using engineering management software Pronto is  essential.
• A qualification  in  project management is  an advantage.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory  role.
• Experience in mining or other heavy industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s  license.

Behavioural Traits:

• Must be of sound mind.
• Must be responsible, focused and self — motivated.
• Ability to interact with  people and work cohesively with them.
• Must physically be capable of using and moving equipment and tools.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision  and pressure.
• Good report writing  and presentation  skills.
• Fluent English speaker.