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First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Artisan Instrumentation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSolwezi, ZambiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Must be a qualified Instrumentation Technician.
  • Must be registered with EIZ.
  • All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician.
  • Experience with distributed control systems and supervisory control and data acquisition systems; Citect SCADA experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Ethernet networks.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controller programming and hardware; Siemens S7 series experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of fieldbus systems, including Profibus and Modbus, is an advantage.
  • Experience with Siemens low-voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems is an advantage.
  • Previous experience with insulated-gate bipolar transistor-controlled pulse-width modulation variable-speed drives is an advantage.
  • Must be available for standby work and overtime when necessary.
  • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Must be safety-conscious and able to work in exposure to dust, heat, and noise.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Understanding of the cultural and plant environment.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Safely execute field instrumentation installations and setup according to prescribed standards, ensuring the safety of self and others.
  • Install new instrumentation equipment while adhering to company and vendor safety and quality standards and minimizing disruption to processing plant operations and production.
  • Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment and devices with teammates.
  • Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the processing plant programmable logic controller and supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and operate the instrumentation and control equipment being installed.
  • Calibrate all field instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to processing plant operations.
  • Ensure correctly coded parameters in the programmable logic controller and supervisory control and data acquisition system for display on human-machine interface units.
  • Adhere to the company's planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Citect SCADA experience is preferred.
  • Siemens S7 series programmable logic controller experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Profibus and Modbus fieldbus systems is an advantage.
  • Experience with Siemens low-voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems is an advantage.
  • Previous experience with insulated-gate bipolar transistor-controlled pulse-width modulation variable-speed drives is an advantage.

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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