Electrical Coordinator – Frontend at First Quantum

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:

Overall Job Purpose

(brief description of this job)

Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will be responsible for assisting in establishment of preventative and responsive Electrical maintenance and development within the process area and across the site, to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions.

Specific Job Responsibility

(detailed description of key tasks expected to be performed by position holder)

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• Installation
• Installation of new electrical systems, replacement of old, faulty or redundant Electrical systems as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.
• Electrical protection
• Ensure that all electrical equipment have the correct hardware interlock and safety parameter settings for effective and safe operation.
• Maintenance
• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the electrical equipment with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Reporting and record keeping.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent.
• Ensure that all Safety and substation logbooks are checked and signed according to the procedure.
• Stock Control
• Ensure that stock levels of electrical equipment are maintained in the warehouse and report all defective or substandard equipment to your direct Superintendent.
• Tools and audit.
• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within your section
• Report all defective tools, record and control all replacement of tools.
• Training and development.
• Identify needs for specialized training requirements within your area.
• Other duties
• Any other duties as directed by the Electrical Superintendent.

Job Specific Competencies

(knowledge/ skills required for job success)

• Troubleshooting
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of overhead lines, and high voltage equipment
• Experience in Siemens, ABB, Schneider VSDs, soft starters and Simocode
• Experience and knowledge on ABB SF 6 Circuit breakers.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
• Ability to quickly adapt to technological changes in High voltage Electrical Maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Able to diagnose problems and potential problems
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Key Job Attributes

(behaviours/ traits/ aptitudes etc.… required for job success)

• Good Leadership qualities – Bolder, Smarter, Driven
• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environment awareness
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices
• Identification of potential hazards and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raise, discuss and resolve safety issues at regular meetings
• Identify safety hazards and rectify/control.
• Adhere to and enforce all aspects of the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Access safety hazard reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Run safety meeting /toolbox talks on a daily basis.
• Performance management to achieve KPIs
• Assist electrical planner with planning of equipment maintenance.
• Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in safe and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and policies and procedures.
• Achieving results through prioritizing activities, monitoring the progress of assignments, holding oneself accountable for the results.
• Motivate yourself and others in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.
• Planning & assisting in laying out of work on new project.
• Ensuring maximum plant availability at all times.
• A proven ability to work with other disciplines to achieve minimal disruption to plant operating times

Experience required to perform in this job

(i.e. years of experience performing the same or related areas)

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a Mining environment working as a senior supervisor
• Knowledge of LV systems, MCC’s and protection.
• Knowledge of LV and MV Transformers
• Knowledge of Electrical motors
• Maintenance of Overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of variable speed drives, soft starters and DOL starters
• Good knowledge on the use of electrical measuring instruments.
• Reading electrical drawings
• Computer literate.
• Experience on Power Distribution systems will be an advantage.
• Maintenance of generator / power Plants

Qualifications

(Academic/ technical and or professional qualification required for the job)

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate
• Electrical Technologist or Craft Certificate
• Valid Driving License.