Specialist, Health and Safety

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 ensure that all personnel carry out their duties in compliance with international safety standards as well as the company’s policies and procedures. To monitor, evaluate and upgrade the performance of Safety officers in the execution of the Health & Safety Management Plan for Trident.

Responsibilities:

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

Ensure that subordinates act in accordance with, promote and contribute to the progression / development of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Oversee the health and safety of personnel at the workplace
Drive the completion of actions coming out of audits, inspections, VFLs and investigations.
Evaluate the Trident’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System and makes sure that all personnel understand the policies and regulations
Communicate and implement new safety systems, procedures, processes and policies, as required.
Working closely with supervisors, coordinators, superintendents, managers, and employees to develop policies that ensure the safety of workers at all times.
Initiate and manage the Investigation of all incidents / accidents on-site. Drive the quality of these investigations through critical thinking and scientific writing.
Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies:

Must maintain an exceptionally high standard of safety
Must have coordinating abilities that are of the highest standards
Prepare quality safety reports for management.
Must be hard working and persuasive, but courteous
Must pay attention to detail
Must have excellent communication skills to be able to clearly pass information concerning safety precautions to the work force of the company
Must have good interpersonal skills
Must be a proven leader. That is to say that he/she must be able to display good leadership skills
Must be observant and proactive at all times when it comes to issues related to workplace safety
Must be willing and able to work as part of a team or even lead a team if the need arises
Ensuring that all record keeping, and reporting is done to an appropriate standard through Trident’s Event Management System (EMS) in the area of operation

Key Job Attributes:

Plan and implement safety and Safety compliance training
Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Health and Safety Manager / Superintendent Lead safety personnel

Required Experience and Qualification:

At least 5 years’ experience in related field
Excellent leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent organisational and presentation skills
Must be knowledgeable about legislation governing health and safety
Bachelors’ Degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or any technical training in a mining-related field at a tertiary level.
Must hold a valid drivers’ licence
Must have a valid certificate in First Aid Treatment
All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA