Key Accountabilities and Challenges

• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.
• Work to standard safe working procedures and actively participate in HSE initiatives.
• Carry out formal workplace inspections on a routine basis including inspection of all equipment ensuring that it is fit-for-purpose and safe
• Ensure work is undertaken in compliance with H&S (e.g. isolation, lock out and tag out), quality and environmental standards and procedures.
• Ensure housekeeping is executed in all designated work areas.
• Follow relevant SOPs for all work activities ensuring job execution is planned and controlled base on the schedule of works.
• Inspect and repair equipment in the field to the required standard.
• Inspect and replace Ground Engaging Equipment as required.
• Carry out regular inspections to identify defects so future work can be planned where possible.
• Carry out maintenance work on equipment in compliance with company procedures in order to minimize project delays and that documentations is completed on time.
• Execute fabrication work to certified level of accreditation from maintenance work schedules as directed.
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment and cutting equipment including start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings including but not limited to obtaining orientation from the drawing as well as compiling a materials list for work required.
• Carry out an assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, where necessary ordering additional items via the Supervisor.
• Be an active contributor to the 'team' environment of mining maintenance personnel striving to consistently deliver and exceed expectations.
• Undertake nominated training activities to maintain and up-skill required competencies.
• Execute duties with the focus to reduce operational costs.
• Adopt the FQM Way culture– “Smarter, Bolder, Driven, Together”
• Act as deputy for colleagues as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Education
  • Certification/Trade test papers to undertake fabrication work level 3F-4G
  • Certification to 6G highly regarded.
  • Driving license.
  • Forklift license well regarded.
  • Crane License highly regarded.
  • Non-destructive testing, dye penetrant testing for cracks highly regarded.
• Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Strong ability to work in a "team" environment;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience
  • 3-5 years experience in a heavy industry environment.
  • Experienced in the use of angle grinders, drilling machines, cut off machines, pedestal drilling machines, magnetic base drilling machines, chalk line and level.
• Language
  • Fluent Spanish language skills preferred.

Behaviors

• Technical professional knowledge and Skills
• High work standards
• Team success

Working Conditions

Cobre Panama is a remote site and the position is offered as Residential BIBO.

Work hours and rosters may vary as required by the business.

Safety and Environment

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
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• Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
• Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.