Técnico QA/QC

First Quantum Minerals
Panama
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Problem-solving","Communication","Independent work","Teamwork"]

Perform QA/QC assurance and quality control activities for Minera Panamá S.A., covering raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment with proper calibration, accurately document and report test results, and support root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions. Partner with Production, Engineering, and other teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, participate in audits, and follow safety and environmental protocols in a mining environment.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
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Técnico QA/QC

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Job Summary

Perform QA/QC assurance and quality control activities for Minera Panamá S.A., covering raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment with proper calibration, accurately document and report test results, and support root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions. Partner with Production, Engineering, and other teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, participate in audits, and follow safety and environmental protocols in a mining environment.
Location: Panama
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Realizar inspecciones y pruebas rutinarias a materias primas, muestras durante el proceso y productos terminados según procedimientos y planes de muestreo.
  • •Operar y mantener equipos de laboratorio, asegurando su calibración y funcionamiento.
  • •Documentar y reportar resultados de pruebas con precisión y oportunidad, identificando desviaciones o incumplimientos.
  • •Apoyar la investigación de problemas de calidad, análisis de causa raíz y la ejecución de acciones correctivas y preventivas.
  • •Colaborar con Producción, Ingeniería y otras áreas para asegurar el cumplimiento de estándares de calidad durante el ciclo de producción, siguiendo protocolos de seguridad y regulaciones ambientales.

Key Requirements

  • •Diploma de secundaria o equivalente; se prefiere título técnico, asociado o certificación en Química, Metalurgia, Control de Calidad o áreas relacionadas.
  • •Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en QA/QC, preferiblemente en minería, industria pesada o manufactura.
  • •Conocimiento de sistemas de gestión de calidad como ISO 9001 y estándares relevantes de la industria.
  • •Experiencia usando equipos de laboratorio y realizando pruebas analíticas (p. ej., titulaciones, espectroscopia y gravimetría).
  • •Capacidad para interpretar planos técnicos, especificaciones y planes de control de calidad; excelente atención al detalle y habilidades de comunicación en español.
Experience:2+ yearsMiningHeavy industryManufacturing
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailProblem-solvingCommunicationIndependent workTeamwork
Languages:SpanishEnglish
Tech Stack:ISO 9001

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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