S3 LOTO Specialist 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:

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to safety, health, environment, and quality as well as finance, human resources and other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibility of the function.

The key responsibility shall be to:

• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Zambia.
• The role has responsibility to develop, implement, apply, train and embed the defined critical safety systems within the S3 Process Plant.
• The safety systems include (but not limited to):
  • Work Permitting
  • Lock Out Tag Out
  • Confined Space
  • Working At Heights
  • Hot Work
• Define and develop all required procedures and supporting documentation.
• Define, develop and implement specific theoretical and practical training materials.
• Conduct theoretical and field training activities, with strong focus on practical competency.
• Assess competency of relevant personnel (operators, maintainers, contractors etc), and complete the appropriate formal assessments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive training and coaching records.
• Define, purchase and maintain the supporting infrastructure and consumables for the relevant safety systems.
• Act according to FQM Way culture – “Smarter, Bolder, Driven, Together.”
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the plant coordinators.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a grade 12 certificate with Credits in English, Mathematics and / or Science
• Certificate in Mineral Processing, Safety and Occupational health or any other discipline is an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a Concentrator operations or related field or relevant qualification.
• Training & development experience is an added advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Teamwork
• Boldness
• Safety awareness
• Good work attendance
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication Safety Awareness
• Results driven
• Applied learning
• Developing Others
• Quality Orientation
• Diligent and thorough in approach

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety and Environment

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly.
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
• Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
• Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings
• Computer Literate
• Standby duties
• Working at Heights
• Working in Confined Spaces
• Working with Corrosive and Toxic Substances
• Working with Mobile and Moving equipment