Lead, engineering development

Overview

At First Quantum, we build our culture around the First Quantum Way, encouraging independent thinking and challenging convention to deliver the best results. This role focuses on engineering development for graduates and senior staff within FQML’s Engineering, Maintenance, and Support Services, designing and refining development programs that align with the Asset Management Framework, national training standards, and workforce goals. The role promotes continuous learning to help maintenance personnel build skills and motivation to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective asset performance throughout the asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities Senior Proficiency Framework Development and Implementation: Establish a structured, adaptable framework for Engineering, Maintenance, and Support Services; lead the deployment of FQM’s Senior Proficiency Framework; define competency-based career pathways for senior engineering and maintenance staff; ensure integration with Group reliability, asset management, and operational excellence programs; incorporate site-specific requirements; track KPIs and report on skills development outcomes; align framework outputs with career progression and workforce planning; partner with HR to maintain structured job grades, compensation, and performance-based incentives. Artisan Development: Align artisan development initiatives with the Senior Proficiency Framework; support creation of practical, industry-focused training modules under the Artisan Proficiency Framework. Talent and Capability Building: Drive development of a skilled, motivated technical workforce; collaborate with site leadership to identify skill gaps and implement development plans; foster accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement; manage succession plans with group resources. Job Specific Competencies Knowledge: Competency frameworks and workforce development; asset management principles; engineering & maintenance practices; national & international standards; HR and workforce planning. Skills: Program design and implementation; project management; stakeholder engagement; data analysis and reporting; facilitation and coaching; communication. Attributes: Strategic thinking; cultural awareness; results orientation; leadership and influence; ethical and professional integrity. Experience required Competency Frameworks & Workforce Development: 3+ years designing and maintaining competency-based development programs for technical disciplines across multiple sites. Asset Management & Reliability Alignment: 4–6 years in formal asset management contexts with KPIs and practical development pathways; experience coordinating with Group/Corporate functions. Engineering & Maintenance Domain Exposure: 6–8 years in industrial or mining environments; exposure to workshop or plant operations; lifecycle asset management and performance enablement. Standards & Accreditation: Engagement with national qualifications frameworks and industry training standards; collaboration with training bodies and site training departments on curriculum integrity. HR Partnership & Workforce Planning: Experience with job grading, career progression mapping, compensation and incentive alignment, and succession planning for technical roles. Project & Stakeholder Leadership: 5+ years of end-to-end project management across multiple stakeholders; influencing senior leaders to drive adoption. Data-driven Reporting: Experience with KPIs, dashboards, reporting cadences; ability to present insights and action plans to leadership. Facilitation & Coaching: Experience in workshops, coaching circles, and enabling a culture of ownership and continuous improvement at the front line. Change Leadership & Cultural Agility: Evidence of leading change across diverse sites while maintaining high ethical standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc Engineering Management, Asset Management, or Organizational Development) are advantageous. Professional Certifications: Asset Management (ISO 55000), Reliability Engineering, or Workforce Development desirable; professional accreditation with a recognized body (e.g., Engineering Institute of Zambia) preferred; TEVETA or similar accreditation experience for technical training programs is preferred; project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent; HR training in competency frameworks, job grading, and workforce planning preferred. Technical & Leadership Credentials: Proven ability to design and implement competency-based frameworks; experience with change management and data literacy for KPI tracking and ROI analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr