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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

·To be responsible for safe and efficient relocating of equipment’s on Low beds, Drill Motivator or manually, fuel bowser operations, cable works for mining needs, which may include setting up of cable towers, laying of cables and skids from the Substations to the Electric Equipment’s to all Electric machines.

Specific Job Responsibility

Responsible for supervising Lowbed movements, cable works, fuel bowsers refueling schedules, Drill relocations using a Drill Motivator and making sure that a safe working environment for all mine services personnel working in the area of responsibility is maintained at all times.Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Mines Safety Inspection Regulations in accordance with appointment.Demonstrate and promote high standards of housekeeping and any other mine services activity in his area of responsibility.Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies

Must possess Knowledge of RiggingKnowledge of safe handling high voltage cablesKnowledge of low bed and fuel bowser operations and procedures.Ability to multi-task & work well in a team environment Good verbal and written communications skillsGood liaison skillsMine PlanningProficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Key Job Attributes

Detail OrientatedProblem SolvingProfessionalismMust possess Excellent communication skillsProblem solving skillsMust be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assignedAbility to multi-taskConflict resolutionMust be an active listenerMust be a good team playerAbility to make precise judgment and decisionsAbility to delegate as and when need arisesMust be able to effectively manage timeMust be smartself-driven

Experience required to perform in this job

Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a similar position preferably in an open pit Mine with Electric machines

Qualifications

Full Grade 12 CertificateBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Mining EngineeringValid Zambian driver’s licenseMust be Computer LiterateEIZ certificate

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