Artisan - Refractory

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Bold initiative","Thinking safely","Upholding quality","Technical skill"]

Perform refractory, acid-proofing, and civil installation and maintenance work in a smelter environment, including demolishing and rebuilding refractory-lined furnaces, vessels, ladles, and launders. Install acid-resistant linings and build/cast civil structures according to drawings and supplier guidelines. Operate and maintain refractory tools and equipment, perform rigging and crane hand signalling, and complete job cards while adhering to health, safety, environment, quality, and regulatory requirements.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
7 months ago

Artisan - Refractory

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Job Summary

Perform refractory, acid-proofing, and civil installation and maintenance work in a smelter environment, including demolishing and rebuilding refractory-lined furnaces, vessels, ladles, and launders. Install acid-resistant linings and build/cast civil structures according to drawings and supplier guidelines. Operate and maintain refractory tools and equipment, perform rigging and crane hand signalling, and complete job cards while adhering to health, safety, environment, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Demolish and re-build refractory-lined furnaces, vessels, ladles, and launders according to design drawings and supplier installation guidelines.
  • •Demolish and install acid-resistant linings; demolish and build/cast civil structures.
  • •Clean, regularly inspect, and safely store tools and equipment used for refractory tasks.
  • •Safely operate required tools and equipment for refractory work.
  • •Perform rigging and hoisting tasks, report progress and bottlenecks, complete job cards on time, and work under supervisor instructions while meeting HSE and quality requirements.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
  • •Refractory bricklaying apprenticeship (minimum 2 years).
  • •Trade certificate in Bricklaying from a recognized institution.
  • •All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
  • •At least 5 years relevant experience as a refractory artisan in a smelter environment.
Experience:5+ yearsSmelter environmentMining
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkBold initiativeThinking safelyUpholding qualityTechnical skill
Certifications:Trade certificate in Bricklaying
Tech Stack:BricklayingRefractoryAcid resistant liningsGunning machinesMixersCutting machinesScaffoldingHoistsHand chainPendant controlCrane hand signallingForklift machinesJack hammersPSC tuyere

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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