AutoCAD Draughtsman at Lubambe Copper Mine

Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large – scale mining license covering an area of approximately 240 square kilometres. The mine is a modern, world class facility with fully mechanized underground operations.

Lubambe Copper Mine is owned by EMR Capital of Australia (80%) and ZCCM – Investments Holdings (20%).

The Mine is currently in a ramp up stage and will ultimately produce 45, 000 tonnes of contained copper and will employ approximately 1,500 people. The Plant infrastructure consists of a Concentrator plant, a laboratory and underground infrastructure. The Concentrator incorporates crushing, milling, flotation and filtration. The design capacity is 2.5 MTPA of ore at an average mill grade of 2.3% copper, yielding 45,000 tonnes of contained copper in concentrate to be sold to smelters in Zambia.

CORE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

 AutoCAD Draughtsman is responsible for preparing project drawings and maps, shop drawings, as built drawings for use in civil infrastructure projects, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):

• Create technical drawings, blueprints and plans for upcoming projects based on given specifications and calculations.
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using survey data to represent elevations, contours, structures/work details.
• Associate, interpret, and modify data obtained from surveys, logs, and other reports.
• Generate back up and devise system to protect project drawings to safe folders for future recovery.
• Assist in design computations, cost estimate and remodeling.
• Produce diagrams related to installation and repair of the systems.
• Conduct Field Surveys if necessary.
• Communicate designs to construction or production teams.
• Duties as instructed by supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate
• Formal Qualification in AutoCAD/Civil 3D / draughting software (Minimum Diploma level).
• Experience in draughting sophisticated civil structures, roadway layouts, topographic surveys, construction calculations is a must.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in large operation (preferably Mining/Construction) as a Draughtsman or similar position.
• Must be a member of a professional body.
• Communication and organizational skills
• Ability handle multiple tasks simultaneously and interact with the construction project team is desired.
• Ability to produce drawings in a tight schedule.
• Cloud based software management is a plus.

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