Safety Officer

Overall Job Purpose  

• To administer thesafetyperformance of First Quantum Minerals’ Trident operation, tomonitor/ assess hazardousor unsafe situations, and develop /facilitatemeasures tominimize risks as far as reasonablypracticable. 

Specific Job Responsibility

• Promote occupational health and safety within theorganization and develop safer and healthier ways of working. 

• Inspect workplaces and equipment, to ensure they meet safety regulations and toidentify hazards and risks.  

• Ensure that workplaces conform withorganizational procedures and safety standards. 

• Work with engineers, supervisors, coordinators, and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices. 

• Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses,footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations. 

• Ensure that dangerous materials are correctly stored. 

• Identify work areas for potentialaccident and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures and implementappropriate control measures. 

• Ensure that personnel are aware of, andcomplies with all legislation relating to duty of care, workplace activities and the use of plant,equipment and substances 

• Record and report hazards, accidents,injuries and health issues within the workplace. 

• Assist with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, studypossible causes and recommend remedial action. 

• Conduct training sessions forcoordinators, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation. 

• Assist in coordination of emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews, if/whererequired. 

• Communicatefrequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programs/initiatives. 

• Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies,procedures and manuals. 

• Review and verify action plan implementation. 

• Review, liaise, moderate and close-out events on INXInControl. 

• Conduct inspections and audits, as per key performance indicators. 

• Facilitate visual felt leadership (VFL) within their respective departmental areas. 

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. 

Job SpecificCompetencies  

• Good communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills.  

• Certification and experience in First Aidis a requirement. 

• Proficiency in MicrosoftSuite. 

• Must be able toidentify hazards, assess risks to health and safety, putappropriate safety controls in place and provide advice about accident prevention and occupational health to management and employees. 

KeyJob Attributes

• Must be alert and assertive 

• Attention to detail isrequired 

• Tactful and diplomatic  

• Able to work independently or as part of a team  

• Discretion and respect for confidentiality and privacy  

• Integrity and honesty 

• Must be ready to attend and/conduct safety briefings everyday

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field (preferably in the mining industry) 

Qualifications

• As a minimum, aBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safetyor other mining-relevant University qualification. 

• Valid drivers’ licence is a requirement (At least 2 years’ experience) 

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