Safety Superintendent, Contractor Management

Job description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite 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 is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose:

To oversee the health and safety performance of all contractors and subcontractors working within FQM Trident Limited’s operational and non-operational areas, ensuring compliance with Trident’s Health and Safety Management System (HSMS), regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations to mitigate safety risks associated with contractor activities

Specific Job Responsibility:

Review and approve contractor safety documentation, including Health and Safety Management Plans (HSMPs), risk assessments, and procedures prior to contract award and commencement of work.
Ensure that all Contractor personnel can access the policies and procedures of the company – from a safety standpoint.
Apply Trident’s defined risk categorization framework to determine and implement appropriate safety monitoring, inspection, measurement and evaluation plans / programs, with due consideration for emergency preparedness, statutory compliance and industrial hygiene.
Provide visibility on contractor safety performance to all relevant stakeholders; Contractor managers, Commercial Leads, Contracts managers, General Management, etc.
Participate in Contract Tender evaluations whenever requested by the Commercial Manager or Contracts Superintendent.
Periodically check that processes / systems to ensure the verification of competency for high-risk roles remain in place and are adequate.
Drive the closure of outstanding safety actions amongst Contractors.
Take a leading role in the completion, review and management of safety incident investigations and audits involving Contractors.
Promote worker participation in Trident’s HSMS amongst Contractor employees through periodic Safety meetings, Think communications and various consultative engagements.
Providing expert guidance to identify, evaluate, and reduce operational safety risks arising from Contractor activity at Trident.
Ensuring that all Contractor Safety record keeping and reporting is done to an appropriate standard through INX InControl.
Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Health & Safety Manager or other Departmental Managers.

Job Specific Competencies:

Required to work under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills and be able to build relationships with external partners.
The ability to be able to solve problems, interpret complex issues and motivate others to work to the best of their ability is essential.

Key Job Attributes:

Must maintain an exceptionally high standard of safety
Must be hard working
Excellent management skills and can also operate as a team player.
Must be persuasive but courteous
Must pay attention to detail

Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience in related field
Excellent leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Excellent organisational and presentation skills
Must be knowledgeable about legislation governing health and safety

Qualification:

Bachelors’ Degree in Safety, Business Management, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or any technical mining-related field
Must hold a valid drivers’ licence
Must have a certificate in First Aid Treatment