{"id":8292,"date":"2026-04-30T14:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/technician-instrumentation-at-first-quantum-mineral\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:02:31","slug":"technician-instrumentation-at-first-quantum-mineral","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/technician-instrumentation-at-first-quantum-mineral\/","title":{"rendered":"Technician, Instrumentation 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 \/>\nTechnician, Instrumentation \u2013 Engineering<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJob Purpose:<\/p>\n<p>To be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all Instrumentation and related equipment, used for the operation and optimization of the plant process &amp; control systems, as well as minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing equipment availability.<br \/>\nAdditionally, to efficiently and effectively deliver complete and appropriate Planned Preventative Maintenance Task schedules on all relevant equipment, ensuring that administration in the areas of responsibility is up to date and accurate, contributing expertise and support to the Engineering and Processing departments<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nSpecific Job Responsibilities:<br \/>\nThe duties for the role will include but are not limited to the following:<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Install, setup, calibrate, maintain, fault finding and maintain a wide variety of field Instrumentation devices and equipment, related to modern automated processing plants<br \/>\nSetup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot PA (Process Automation) devices density and conveyor belt scale systems<br \/>\nSetup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot weighbridge systems.<br \/>\nAny other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nJob Specific Competencies:<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Field Bus systems, specifically Profibus (DP &amp; PA) and Modbus<br \/>\nSiemens S7-range of PLC hardware installation and troubleshooting<br \/>\nExceptional skills in Field Instrumentation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting<\/p>\n<p>Job market analysis<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Job Attributes:<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Detail Orientation<br \/>\nTroubleshooting<br \/>\nProblem solving<br \/>\nAbility to work under pressure<br \/>\nFluent in English<br \/>\nAble to work shifts, Standby and overtime where required<br \/>\nExposure to dust, noise and environmental elements<br \/>\nA self-starter that requires minimal supervision in areas of responsibility<br \/>\nA valid Zambian driver\u2019s license for light vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Experience required to perform in this job:<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 Year post qualifying experience in Automated Industrial Processing Plants<br \/>\nWorking experience on Crushers, Conveyors, Milling, Floatation Circuits, Reagent and Concentrate areas, Thickeners as well as Water and Air Services will be an added advantage<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications:<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A Diploma in an\u00a0Instrumentation-related\u00a0field<br \/>\nEIZ registration as an Instrumentation Technologist<br \/>\nRegistered and licenced by ZWMA<br \/>\nZAQA accredited certifications is a must.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nBeware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Trident Limited on a 24\/7 Call Center number +260963659999<br \/>\nZambia business directory<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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