Job Description

Posted on June 28, 2021

Position: Electrical Engineer
Lumwana Mine, Kalumbila, Zambia.
Reporting to: Senior Electrical Engineer.
Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the Northwestern region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Electrical Engineer.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the implementation and control of certain electrical project work in the mining department and associated areas. It is envisaged this will involve the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of a number of projects. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance as required to the maintenance and operations group.
The maintenance of time table for all Mining Electrical projects, the control of budgets and costs.
Co-ordination with the Plant Electrical Engineer and Supervisor to ensure continuity of electrical supply for the mining area.
Be able to implement scopes of works, budgets and ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld.
To assist in the planning and control of major shutdowns and upgrades.
Aid in the supervision of various project contractors in the mining area
Design, implementation of project work.
Production of project reports as required.
Ensure safety and environmental standards are complied with.
Ensure that cost control and cost reporting is maintained.
Produce maintenance management reports and project reports.
Assist the Senior Electrical Supervisor in the maintenance of all Mining electrical installations.
Assist in the writing of SOP’s and setting of KPI’s.
Assess work to be done & issue safety permits as required along with work requests.
Any LMC maintenance projects that may be required outside the direct mining area.
Attend maintenance meetings as required.
Any other duties as directed by the Senior Electrical Engineer.
Experience & Qualifications
Full Grade Twelve Certificate.
Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
Minimum two (2) year experience in Electrical Engineering. Have had some previous electrical experience; preferably have worked in the mining industry.
Be computer literate.
Must have a driving licence.
Have an understanding of Electrical Design and Maintenance principles.
Willing to lean all aspects of Mining Electrical Engineering.
Have an understanding of Stores & Purchase process. Have good communication skills in the English language with an emphasis on writing skills
Be able to show initiative & have good interpersonal skills.
Have past supervisory & planning experience.
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks.
‘Be Aware of Fraudsters’
Lumwana Mine does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.