Requisition Number: JR12370
Country: Zambia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Solwezi
Categories: Engineering
Job Description
Job Title: Artisan, Boilermaker
Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc
Department: Smelter Engineering
Section: Acid Plant, Mechanical
Position Reports to: Supervisor- Mechanical
Direct Reports: N/A
Purpose:
To install and maintain plant equipment including converters, chutes, and pipes according to drawings. Carry out steel fabrication/repair works, and ensure the proper care and maintenance of allocated cutting, welding, and tools/equipment under the general guidance of the section’s supervisor/s.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures, and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations required by the company and relevant to the role.
- Fabricate and repair steel components including vessels, piping, and chutes.
- Use hand and power tools including grinders, drilling machines, files, and spanners.
- Proficient in carrying out arc welding.
- Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
- Straighten or reshape steel plates or structural steel parts using hammers, jacks, or torches.
- Conduct visual and thickness tests on ducts and pipes to locate defects such as leaks or thinning, so they can be repaired.
- Safely use Oxy-Acetylene cutting torches.
- Fabricate and install cable racks/bends/supports.
- Handle heavy angle grinders.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Check all tools to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Work independently while maintaining direction from the supervisor and section.
- Preserve welding records in case welding temperature changes suddenly.
- Carry out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean work area.
- Perform other duties as determined by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication
- Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Boilermaker in a mining/plant environment
- Knowledge of workplace safety, including writing risk assessments and following allocated safe work procedures
Behavioral Traits:
- Bold Initiative
- Smarter
- Driven – quantity & quality
- Togetherness
- THINK Levels Compliance
- Driving Attendance
Operational Requirements:
- Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Hard working and self-driven.
- Prepared to work occasionally in noisy and dusty/gaseous environments.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate quality workmanship consistently.
- Ability to complete work on schedule.
- Disciplined and respectful towards others.
- Prepared to work long hours when necessary - Overtime and call-out work may be required.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced, enthusiastic production-oriented environment.
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