Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambia Copperbelt and consists of a large-scale mining license covering an area of approximately 240 squares kilometers. The mine is a modern, world class facility with fully mechanized underground operations.
Lubambe Copper Mine is a joint venture agreement between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)/VALE, SA and ZCCM Investment Holding Plc.
The Mine will produce 45,000 tonnes of contained copper at steady state and will employ approximately 1,500 people. The investors have invested total capital of US$490 million in Plant infrastructure consisting of a Concentrator plant, a laboratory and new tailings disposal facility and underground infrastructure. The Concentrator incorporates crushing, milling, floatation and filtration. The design capacity is 2.5 MTPA of the ore at an average mill grade of 2.1 % copper, yielding 45, 000 tonnes of contained copper in concentrated to be sold to smelters in Zambia.
The company requires the services of a motivated person to fill the position of Mine Captain. This position shall report to the Underground Manager.
Mine Captain
Responsibilities
- Supervise and oversee all mining development and production operations in compliance with Mining Regulation, Explosives Regulations and Safety standards
- Plan and co-ordinate daily, weekly, monthly and annual sectional development and production activities
- Meet set development and production targets in line with company budget
- Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of manpower and equipment
- Enforce Discipline among employees for industrial harmony and maximum production output
- Train and develop subordinates for succession planning
Qualifications
- Preferred Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering from a reputable institution
- Must be a holder of a valid Blasting License and First Aid Certificate
- Minimum 5 years working experience in the Mining industry on trackless operations
- Computer Literate
- Understanding and enforcement of both Mining Explosives Regulations
- Understanding and interpretation of Mine plans survey Lay outs
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of modern drilling and blasting techniques
- Knowledge in mining budgeting, planning and monitoring mining operations efficiencies
If you are result oriented, self-motivated and wish to be part of fulfilling the Lubambe Copper mine Ltd vision and meet these challenges, we invite you to spend your curriculum vitae in MS word format, to recruitment@lubambe.com. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 07thSeptember 2015. Please do not send scanned copies of your educational qualifications at this stage.
