SHEC Safety Officer

Our Client - An Open cast Mine in the Northern Cape

Job Description -

• Conduct awareness training on the Company Way and System of Safe Work and other
• SHEC initiatives
• Implement the Company Risk Management framework (Baseline Risk Assessment
• developed and signed off, Significant Risks identified, Controls implemented and
• audited)
• Facilitate Risk Assessments
• Implement a program to conduct Issue Based Risk Assessments and updating or
• development of Standard Operating Procedures for issues as identified from the
• Baseline Assessment
• Ensure that Training material are updated with current Code of Practises, SOP's
• and managerial instructions and conduct scheduled audits to assess compliance
• thereto.
• Inspect all working places and machinery on a scheduled basis
• Record results of Inspections and other monitoring activities for development of
• risk profiles per working places
• Monitor and Audit Contractor and site wide processes/sections/departments
• compliance to Company Mine SHEC System requirements (OHSAS 18001, ISO
• 14001, ISO 9001)
• Maintain the ISOMETRIX System
• Manage Fire Fighting Equipment, including Fire Extinguisher Service Provider and
• Emergency Preparedness Procedure
   

Candidate Requirements -

• Opencast mining operations experience
• A relevant mine health and safety qualification (e.g. COMSOC, SAMTRAC)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Safety Officer role in a mining environment.
• Demonstrable successes as a Safety Practitioner
• Demonstrable knowledge of all the legislation governing the health, safety and
• environment in the mining business environment (e.g. Mine Health & Safety Act,
• NEMA, NEMWA etc.).
• Demonstrable understanding of all statutory requirements in relation to safety in
• the mining industry.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of labour legislation (e.g. BCEA, OSHA &LRA).
   

EarthStream  i s a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. Please quote reference 8387 when applying for this position.

Apply directly for this role by emailing Charles.Matthews@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on  +27 21 200 5572.