Especialista de Instrumentación
First Quantum MineralsColón, Colón, Panama
Posted April 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
Job Description
The Instrumentation Specialist provides technical support to the instrumentation team, ensuring continuous technical-administrative support, structured asset management, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, with at least 5 years in mining or complex process operations.
- Detailed technical knowledge of instrumentation systems associated with equipment such as mills, flotation cells, crushers, conveyors, and auxiliary services.
- Experience in leading technical improvements and resolving recurring failures with structured analysis and long-term follow-up.
- Ability to document procedures, generate equipment life sheets, and technical-specific instruction.
- Domain of reading electrical plans, P&ID, technical manuals, and operational regulations.
- Preferably a valid driver's license.
- Valued experience in data analysis, trend visualization, and basic use of applied artificial intelligence in maintenance.
- Ability to prioritize technical resources according to operational criticality and contribute to maintenance strategy design.
- Soft skills and other competencies: responsibility, order, structured analysis, focus on sustainable solutions, clear communication, commitment to continuous improvement, standardization, and technical traceability.