Dispatcher, Safety

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

Overall Job Purpose

The incumbent in this role will be responsible for monitoring safety alerts on all Mine Equipment as captured through available systems. Further, the role will act as the main interface of communication flow between the operations and maintenance supervisors and employees in as far as safety dispatching is concerned.

Specific Job Responsibility

• At the helm of fatigue monitoring for the rigid dump truck fleet, the Dispatch Safety Controller will proactively action fatigue events depending on its level and severity, monitor field of view exceptions like sensors covered/report them to technicians and ensure the procedure is followed.
• Assist in ensuring a safe shift Inclusive of Hourly Safety broadcasts, monitoring of weather conditions and lightning alerts, blasting activities and abnormal road conditions.
• Monitoring of light and medium vehicle speed compliance.
• Supporting the maintenance dispatcher through alerting equipment exception on Mine care.
• Coordinate safety emergency incidents/accidents with ERT and escalate to key mining management leadership.
• Track Pantograph faults and report to Maintenance. Number of machines reported and machines not fixed are to be also tracked at the end of each shift for record keeping and improvements.
• Live Monitoring using DSS, Geotab, Tyre sense and 360 systems.
• Communicate lightning alerts across channels.
• Enter all the Pre-starts for the Equipment including all the defects and faults.
• Track speeding events and report to the appropriate Supervisor
• Monitor radar alerts and provide relevant information of alarms to Geotech personnel.
• Review all equipment and personnel safety data for full data integrity, accuracy and reliability in conjunction with other members of the dispatch team.
• Assist the dispatching team to ensure all data is accurate and updated reliably inclusive of any maintenance dispatch responsibilities where necessary.
• Attend all review meeting as may be requested.
• Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

• Understanding of mine dispatch systems and operating software applications systems.
• Knowledge of best practices and standard operating procedures in a mining environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer-assisted communications and dispatching equipment.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication including the English language and any local languages widely spoken amongst members of the workforce.
• Proven track record in personal safety and housekeeping practices.

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Must possess Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
• Ability to multi-task
• Personal accountability
• Must be an active listener
• Must be a good team player
• Must demonstrate good peer relationships
• Must be able to effectively manage time
• Must be smart
• self-driven

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Mining Engineering or its equivalent.
• Certification of competence to work with the respective mining dispatch systems.
• At least 2 years’ practical experience in an open pit set up.
• Prior exposure to dispatch systems will be an added advantage.
• All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA