Coordinator, Shift Operations

About the role

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very distinct 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 encourages independent thinking and challenges convention to achieve the best outcomes in extraordinary locations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or a related field; post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded
• Minimum of 15 years of technical and leadership experience in large, complex metallurgical process operations within a multinational mining company
• Significant experience in base metal crushing/grinding and flotation circuits; direct copper concentrator experience is highly regarded
• Familiarity with best practices in workplace Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) management systems
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Strong understanding of technical, production, and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous mineral processing plants
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex metallurgical information, process improvement initiatives, and control strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assemble data and produce clear and accurate operational performance reports (upward and downward communication)
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Operate in compliance with all relevant and applicable laws of Panama
• Ensure appropriate Safety and Environmental Management Systems are implemented for the Processing Plant Engineering team
• Drive and embed a strong safety culture within the department and ensure adherence to safe operating procedures across all plant activities
• Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are promptly addressed and reported
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Mining, Maintenance, Port, TMF, and Technical Production leadership teams
• Champion key plant safety systems, including work permitting and lock-out procedures, to control operational hazards
• Support effective management of the production budget on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Consistently deliver the primary KPI of optimized plant equipment performance to achieve throughput, recovery, and product quality targets
• Ensure plant defects are identified and corrected, balancing short-term production needs with long-term preventative measures
• Foster a strong team environment across Process, Maintenance, and Mining departments
• Ensure effective engagement and coordination with the Commercial Department to guarantee availability of consumables, parts, and materials for scheduled plans
• Ensure production schedules include appropriate planned maintenance periods
• Manage equipment strategies and long-term shutdown plans in collaboration with Maintenance leadership
• Support the Process Department by delivering optimized equipment operability to achieve plant throughput targets
• Manage, track, and report continuous improvement initiatives and departmental culture to enhance operational performance
• Approve and implement capital improvement projects
• Implement the approved organizational structure, manning levels, and resources required to deliver the Plant Operations Plan
• Maintain staff development and training programs, with a strong focus on skills transfer and coaching of national staff
• Actively manage talent development and succession planning for critical roles
• Champion and implement key organizational initiatives within the department
• Support the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual operational budgets and forecasts
• Control, report, and reduce operational costs
• Act in the Process Manager role as required and perform general site leadership duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties as required