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Job description:
Job title: Artisan Plumber
Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc.
Department: Facilities & Services
Section: Maintenance
Position reports to: Team Leader Plumbing
Grade: 10
Direct reports: Supervisor, Team Leader
Purpose
To carry out plumbing maintenance and installations through quality workmanship in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, ensuring compliance with set standards and laid down procedures.
Key Responsibilities
· Execute tasks in an accountable manner to support a positive and cohesive work environment.
· Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of water supply, drainage, and sewer systems.
· Accurately complete work orders and provide feedback to the Team Leader.
· Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and materials.
· Provide material quantities for verification by the Supervisor or his designate for maintenance and rehabilitation projects
· Support the Team Leader and collaborate with assistants to ensure timely task completion.
· Participate in the review and creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Job Risk Assessments.
· Participate proactively in conjunction with other sections on critical requirements in order to achieve set departmental goals
· Maintain good housekeeping at the work area and adhere to safety protocols.
· Assist in training and mentoring Plumbing Assistants
· Maintain good work culture and ethics within the department and be proactive in execution of tasks whenever Team Leader is out of office
· Other duties as directed by the area Supervisor or Team Leader
· Qualifications
Certified ZAQA Grade 12 Certificate.
Craft Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent, or 5 years minimum hands-on experience, is an added advantage.
Valid Zambian Trades Test certificate is an added advantage.
Member of the Plumbers Association of Zambia (PAZA) is an added advantage
Experience
2 - 3 years hands-on experience in plumbing maintenance and installation.
Experience with water supply infrastructure and sewerage systems.
Experience coordinating small teams and leading task execution is an added advantage
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BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
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Accountability and ownership of tasks.
Promotes teamwork, respect and cohesion.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Good communication and collaboration abilities.
Proactive and high safety consciousness.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Physically fit for field work.
Able to work in a mining environment and willingness to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends.
Knowledge of safety procedures and, safe work permits and conducting Job Risk Assessments
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