Supervisor, Rigging 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:

The job holder purpose is execution of load shifting and rigging functions and activities according to established standard procedures to ensure installations, inspections, examinations, tests and maintenance works are carried out as expected in order to achieve copper and gold metals within budget and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety compliance: Uphold safety standards according to company policy and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Carry out sectional daily, weekly and long term planning and scheduling of maintenance on components in the load shifting section through interaction with mining operations and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained for staff in the work areas.
• Ensure that all parts and working gear, whether fixed or movable, including the anchoring and fixing appliances of all lifting machinery and apparatus used as, or forming part of the equipment of a mine and all foundations in or to which any such appliances are anchored or fixed shall be of good construction, suitable material, adequate strength and free from patent defects and shall be maintained in good working order.
• Ensure that there is maintained a record showing the condition and location of all lifting appliances and gear
• Mentor and Develop subordinates to reach their full potential and technical skills
• Take a lead and guide artisan Riggers, Crane Operators and Drives to enhance their skills and broaden their knowledge.
• Assist process plant supervisors in executing critical tasks with additional labour during shutdown or breakdown where a variety of tasks are done in a specified time.
• Develop SOP’s for sustainability of work practices.
• Carry out any other duties as may be directed by superiors

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of a Craft Certificate in Rigging
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Minimum experience 5 years
• Previous work experience in a large copper mining operation will be advantageous.
• Must be Computer literate.
• Use of PRONTO will be an added advantage