{"id":7894,"date":"2026-03-27T22:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T22:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/shift-supervisor-services-at-first-quantum-mineral\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T22:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T22:02:14","slug":"shift-supervisor-services-at-first-quantum-mineral","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/shift-supervisor-services-at-first-quantum-mineral\/","title":{"rendered":"Shift Supervisor, Services at First Quantum Mineral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u2013 the \u201cFirst Quantum Way\u201d.<br \/>\nWorking 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.<br \/>\nOur culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That\u2019s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJob description:<br \/>\nInternship opportunities<br \/>\nOverall Job Purpose:<\/p>\n<p>As a key member of the TSF &amp; Services team and reporting into the Process Superintendent TSF &amp; Services:<br \/>\nShift Supervisor is accountable for the effective and efficient field operation of ETP management and lime mixing \/ dosing to maximise production and minimise costs, while ensuring operational sustainability.<br \/>\nEnvironmental control and monitoring functions at remote positions with addition of bulk lime, control of water flows to accurately control and monitor pH.<br \/>\nEnsure compliance to environmental, hence a strong commitment to the environment.<br \/>\nThe role also has oversight responsibility for 24\/7 reagent mixing, dosing and control at the Production Plant during dry season.<br \/>\nDirect accountability for performance of all field operators.<br \/>\nThe role has a focus on minute-hourly-daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nSpecific Job Responsibility:<\/p>\n<p>The role has field equipment, mobile equipment and operations personnel accountability.<br \/>\nThe role will support the 24\/7 equipment and personnel assigned to the operation.<br \/>\nUnderstand and execute accountabilities of legal appointment under Zambian Mining Regulations.<br \/>\nMaintain safety of self, subordinates and others, always ensuring the \u201cbuddy\u201d system is used when in the field.<br \/>\nEnsure strict compliance to HSE standards.<br \/>\nEnsure all incidents are reported promptly and conduct follow-up investigations.<br \/>\nMaintain a very high standard of plant housekeeping.<br \/>\nOversee real-time operations to deliver and exceed the KPI\u2019s of water mass balance, lime mixing \/ dosing, effective pH control, and routine work compliance.<br \/>\nEnsure all routine tasks, including field check-sheets and equipment inspections are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.<br \/>\nExecute the daily operating instructions of the Production Coordinator TSF &amp; Services, and the Senior Metallurgist.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nJob Specific Competencies:<\/p>\n<p>Work collaboratively with the Shift Supervisors TSF &amp; Services and the Shift Senior Supervisors, respecting that role\u2019s functional leadership of the Supervisor.<br \/>\nConduct timely, documented and accurate shift handovers \u2013 reporting performance KPI\u2019s, tasks performed, equipment status and focus items.<br \/>\nDiagnose plant defects and ensure they are immediately addressed.<br \/>\nLiaise with Services Control Room Operators, Services Shift Supervisor, Shift Senior Supervisor and Day Supervisor Reagents to deliver section requirements in the context of the whole plant.<br \/>\nIdentify and immediately escalate to the Shift Senior Supervisor and Shift Maintenance Supervisor equipment that requires correction.<br \/>\nSupport maintenance in the delivery of their tasks.<br \/>\nProvide timely and accurate permitting and access to maintenance and projects.<br \/>\nEnsure team members only conduct activities for which they are trained, competent and authorised to do.<br \/>\nContinuously track the attendance, location and activity of all team members.<br \/>\nManage team manning levels to deliver operational requirements and instructions.<br \/>\nManage team member training and coaching to ensure required competencies and behaviours.<br \/>\nImmediately address substandard behaviours and performance of team members.<br \/>\nControl and reduce operational costs.<br \/>\nPerform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent TSF &amp; Services.<br \/>\nAssist Senior Supervisors in their duties and be able to cover those duties when required.<\/p>\n<p>Internship opportunities<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Job Attributes:<\/p>\n<p>Commitment to SHE performance.<br \/>\nStrong drive to maximise safe production with good understanding of drivers.<br \/>\nPersonal sense of equipment ownership and accountability.<br \/>\nAbility to and passion for leading and supervising people.<br \/>\nAbility to task assign, follow up and manage.<br \/>\nAbility to build working relations and coordinate different operating disciplines.<br \/>\nAbility to work and manage problems\/actions across the timeframe of one shift.<br \/>\nPossess ability to analyse and understand metallurgical &amp; equipment information.<br \/>\nGood verbal and written communication skills.<br \/>\nPersistent, diligent and thorough in approach.<br \/>\nBe enthusiastic and pro-active in manner<br \/>\nFirm and fair in managing team members.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nExperience required to perform in this job:<\/p>\n<p>A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in operational roles of reagent circuits.<br \/>\nA minimum of 2 years\u2019 experience at a Supervisory level.<\/p>\n<p>Significant experience in a large, complex base metals processing plant(s).<br \/>\nCopper concentrator experience highly regarded.<br \/>\nComputer proficiency (MS Office).<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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