Multiple Positions Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
Multiple Positions
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
Engineering Jobs in Chililabombwe at Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited (LCML) is excited to announce multiple full-time engineering job opportunities in Chililabombwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. As a leading underground copper mining operation, LCML is seeking qualified and experienced professionals to join our team and contribute to the continued success and safety of our mine.
About Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
Operating since 2012, Lubambe Copper Mine is located approximately 468 kilometres north of Lusaka, 152 kilometres from Ndola, and 40 kilometres from Chingola. The mine covers 58.1 square kilometres and consists of two main underground limbs—the East and South Limbs—supported by a processing plant with an annual capacity of 2.4 million tonnes.
At LCML, safety is paramount. Our world-class safety system ensures compliance with mining regulations and promotes a sustainable approach to mining. We are committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives focusing on education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure development. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their growth through employment opportunities, training, and development.
Available Engineering Positions in Chililabombwe
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited invites applications for the following key roles:
- Ventilation Engineer (1 position)
- Ventilation Technician (1 position)
- Sectional Surveyor (1 position)
Ventilation Engineer
Reporting to the Senior Ventilation Engineer
The Ventilation Engineer will design, monitor, and optimize air ventilation systems across active underground mine sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote highest safety standards to eliminate accidents and fatalities related to ventilation
- Ensure air quality and quantity meet or exceed regulatory standards
- Conduct systematic sampling, auditing, and reporting on ventilation systems
- Develop complex air circuit networks for production areas and new mining sites
- Perform costing and time analyses for ventilation initiatives
- Oversee maintenance and recommend procurement of ventilation equipment
- Participate in mine planning to align ventilation with operational needs
- Ensure legal compliance with mining regulations, specifically part 9
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Mine Ventilation Engineering
- Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Minimum of 3 years ventilation engineering experience
- Experience with VentSim software and ventilation surveys
- Strong planning, analytical, and mentoring skills
- First aid certification is an advantage
Ventilation Technician
Reporting to the Ventilation Engineer
The Ventilation Technician will support the implementation and maintenance of efficient ventilation systems to ensure safe underground working conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain adequate ventilation in underground workplaces
- Supervise installation and upkeep of ventilation systems
- Conduct regular ventilation audits in production and development areas
- Manage ventilation accessories cost-effectively and minimize wastage
- Inspect primary ventilation infrastructure and report deviations
- Assist with vent flow and blast re-entry surveys
- Mentor ventilation crews and perform diesel and dust sampling
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Valid blasting licence for mining operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Minimum two years underground work experience
- Basic knowledge of mine ventilation principles
- Ability to multitask and meet targets with urgency
Sectional Surveyor
Reporting to the Senior Surveyor
The Sectional Surveyor will oversee surveying activities to ensure accurate data collection and support mine planning and engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with technical services and other departments to fulfill surveying needs
- Ensure daily updates and plotting of survey data using Deswik and Amine software
- Monitor survey activities, maintaining QA/QC standards
- Conduct surveys for capital projects and engineering applications
- Drive adoption of new technologies and innovative methods
- Maintain accurate mine plans and prepare excavation/trenching permit plans
- Manage GIS databases and process drone survey data
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Degree in Surveying or Geomatics Engineering
- Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia
- RPAS Certificate and Class C Driver’s Licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
How to Apply for Engineering Jobs in Chililabombwe
Interested candidates who meet the outlined qualifications are encouraged to submit their Curriculum Vitae in MS Word format via email to recruitment@lubambe.com. Please ensure your application clearly states the position you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Category
Engineering & Construction
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