First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Mechanical Technician - Mechanical

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColón, Colón Province, PanamaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A technical degree or bachelor's-level qualification in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in mining, process plants, or heavy industry.
Proven experience diagnosing and repairing critical equipment such as mills, crushers, high-capacity pumps, and conveyor systems.
Experience with heavy-duty rotating equipment.
Experience with industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability.
Experience with precision alignment, basic balancing, and major component installation.
Advanced ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized mechanical maintenance on critical industrial equipment and systems, providing advanced technical diagnosis and failure-analysis support to maximize asset reliability, availability, and safe performance.
Execute and lead complex mechanical interventions on critical equipment.
Analyze recurring failures technically and propose corrective improvements.
Provide technical mentoring to junior mechanics or assistants.
Validate the technical quality of completed work before equipment release.
Participate in predictive inspections and condition-based maintenance plans.
Coordinate with planning to optimize intervention times.
Ensure strict compliance with safety and quality standards.

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:

Propósito General del Puesto Ejecutar mantenimiento mecánico especializado en equipos y sistemas industriales críticos, proporcionando diagnóstico técnico avanzado, soporte en análisis de fallas y liderazgo técnico en intervenciones complejas, con el objetivo de maximizar la confiabilidad, disponibilidad y desempeño seguro de los activos en Cobre Panamá.El rol actúa como referente técnico dentro del equipo, contribuyendo a la mejora continua, reducción de tiempos muertos y fortalecimiento de estándares de mantenimiento. Formación Académica Técnico Superior o Licenciatura en Mecánica Industrial, Electromecánica o carrera afín. Experiencia y Conocimientos Técnicos Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en mantenimiento mecánico en minería, plantas de proceso o industria pesada. Experiencia comprobada en diagnóstico y reparación de equipos críticos tales como: Molinos, chancadores, bombas de gran capacidad y sistemas de transporte. Equipos rotativos de alta exigencia operacional. Sistemas hidráulicos y neumáticos industriales. Conocimiento en análisis de causa raíz (RCA) y confiabilidad. Experiencia en alineación de precisión, balanceo básico y montaje de componentes mayores. Interpretación avanzada de planos mecánicos y documentación técnica. Conocimiento de estándares de seguridad industrial y procedimientos LOTO. Responsabilidades Específicas y Resultados Esperados Ejecutar y liderar intervenciones mecánicas complejas en equipos críticos. Realizar análisis técnico de fallas recurrentes y proponer mejoras correctivas. Brindar mentoría técnica a mecánicos junior o ayudantes. Validar calidad técnica de trabajos ejecutados antes de la liberación del equipo. Participar en inspecciones predictivas y planes de mantenimiento basados en condición. Coordinar con planificación para optimizar tiempos de intervención. Garantizar cumplimiento estricto de estándares de seguridad y calidad.

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About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1983

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