Engineer, Project at First Quantum Minerals LTD

Purpose of the role:

• Reporting to the Manager, Projects E&I the incumbent will manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities to ensure the project is executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager to implement and manage FQM's in house electrical and instrumentation construction capability on several projects
• Support E&I divisions on site with construction activities on capital projects globally
• Ensure on time delivery of the E&I portion of projects
• Co-ordinate, support and direct all team members during the construction phase of the project
• Vendor management
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of construction materials
• Assist and develop project execution plans and manning forecast
• Deal with technical queries from site and vendors
• Liaise with consultant design team
• Inspect & FAT of electrical equipment
• Ad hoc duties as assigned by Manager
• Compile and forecast budgets for construction phase

Qualifications Required:

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• 5-10 years working experience, with site construction experience
• Construction experience in mining and process plant preferred

Experience & Skills Required:

• Problem solving skills
• Team work
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills

Behavioural Traits Required:

• Pragmatic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Goal driven
• Curiosity
• Attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• Travel to site various sites on ad hoc basis when required