Artisan – Heavy Equipment Repair (Mining)

About the role

First Quantum is seeking an Artisan to perform heavy equipment repair and maintenance in its mining operations. The role focuses on keeping vehicles and ancillary equipment such as dozers and graders safe, reliable and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, test and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles (engine tune‑ups, oil changes, tire rotation, wheel balancing, filter replacement).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures, replace parts and address body damage.
• Conduct test drives and adjust controls to verify serviceability.
• Ensure compliance with state vehicle standards and safety checks.
• Maintain vehicle appearance through cleaning, washing and painting.
• Record all service and repair activities accurately.
• Operate and troubleshoot shop equipment, manage supplies and perform preventive maintenance on tools.
• Control costs by using warranties and evaluating service options.
• Manage inventory of parts and consumables, place orders and verify receipts.
• Provide training and development for Zambian staff and support other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) with a Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair (HER) from a recognised institution.
• ZAQA certification and a Class C driver’s licence.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in a mining environment, including hands‑on work with dozers and graders.

Required skills

• Vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Engine tune‑up and oil‑change procedures.
• Tire rotation, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
• Mechanical diagnostics and electrical systems repair.
• Test‑driving and compliance testing.
• Shop equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Inventory management and parts ordering.