Maintenance Superintendent - Beneficiation & Crushing

Apply nowRequisition Number: 493016
Contract Type: On-going / Permanent
Country: Australia
Location: Ravensthorpe
Site: Ravensthorpe
Categories: Engineering, Mining, Operations / General Management

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.

In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.

With a strategic plan to produce more than 1.3 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager this role will be responsible for managing teams of Supervisors, Tradespeople and Trades Assistants and contractors to ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time and within budget whist maintaining production targets.

You will be a positive thinker and have to ability to motivate and lead a team  while completing work safely. You will be an excellent communicator, problem solver and have the ability to plan ahead as well as think on your feet.

A trade background and extensive experience in a similar role is essential. Experience in the areas of crushing, conveying, scrubbing and materials handling is essential.

This role is residentially based in the idyllic seaside town of Hopetoun on a 5/2/4/3 day shift roster. An attractive salary and allowances are on offer with a relocation package and subsidised company accommodation available to the successful candidate.

Applicants are invited to apply online. Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Advertised: 31 Jan 2014 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Feb 2014 W. Australia Standard Time