:\r\n\r\nTechnician, Instrumentation \u2013 Engineering\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJob Purpose:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all Instrumentation and related equipment, used for the operation and optimization of the plant process & control systems, as well as minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing equipment availability.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, to efficiently and effectively deliver complete and appropriate Planned Preventative Maintenance Task schedules on all relevant equipment, ensuring that administration in the areas of responsibility is up to date and accurate, contributing expertise and support to the Engineering and Processing departments\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSpecific Job Responsibilities:\r\n\r\nThe duties for the role will include but are not limited to the following:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\u00a0Install, setup, calibrate, maintain, fault finding and maintain a wide variety of field Instrumentation devices and equipment, related to modern automated processing plants\r\n \tSetup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot PA (Process Automation) devices density and conveyor belt scale systems\r\n \tSetup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot weighbridge systems.\r\n \tAny other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJob Specific Competencies:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\r\n\r\n \tField Bus systems, specifically Profibus (DP & PA) and Modbus\r\n \tSiemens S7-range of PLC hardware installation and troubleshooting\r\n \tExceptional skills in Field Instrumentation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJob market analysis\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Job Attributes:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \tDetail Orientation\r\n \tTroubleshooting\r\n \tProblem solving\r\n \tAbility to work under pressure\r\n \tFluent in English\r\n \tAble to work shifts, Standby and overtime where required\r\n \tExposure to dust, noise and environmental elements\r\n \tA self-starter that requires minimal supervision in areas of responsibility\r\n \tA valid Zambian driver\u2019s license for light vehicles\r\n\r\nExperience required to perform in this job:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \t2 \u2013 Year post qualifying experience in Automated Industrial Processing Plants\r\n \tWorking experience on Crushers, Conveyors, Milling, Floatation Circuits, Reagent and Concentrate areas, Thickeners as well as Water and Air Services will be an added advantage\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \tA Diploma in an\u00a0Instrumentation-related\u00a0field\r\n \tEIZ registration as an Instrumentation Technologist\r\n \tRegistered and licenced by ZWMA\r\n \tZAQA accredited certifications is a must.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBeware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Trident Limited on a 24/7 Call Center number +260963659999\r\nZambia business directory","datePosted":"2026-04-30T12:16:12","validThrough":"2026-05-09T00:00:00","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"First Quantum Mineral","sameAs":"https://jobwebzambia.com/jobs/technician-instrumentation-first-quantum-mineral/"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"LUSAKA","addressLocality":"LUSAKA","postalCode":"10101","addressRegion":"LUSAKA","addressCountry":"ZM"}},"baseSalary":{"@type":"MonetaryAmount","currency":"ZMK","value":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","value":"445","minValue":"1113","maxValue":"11134","unitText":"MONTH"}}} Home About Us Contact Privacy Policy DMCA Policy Login/Register Submit a Job Home Submit Job Register My Dashboard About Us Linkedln Page Submit a job Search Today: 2396 Jobs 30 Apr 2026 Technician, Instrumentation at First Quantum Mineral Never Miss a Job Update Again. Click Here to Subscribe We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Company: First Quantum Mineral Location: Zambia State: Kalumbila Job type: Full-Time Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia Job Description At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations. Job description: Technician, Instrumentation – Engineering Job Purpose: To be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshootin...