JOB ADVERT: UG SAFETY OFFICER (02 POSITIONS)

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit UG Safety Officer to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the mining department are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Safety Superintendent

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead by example
Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees and associated personnel in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
Provide support and Assistant to the site the resolution of safety and env environment issues and champion
Consistent promotion of organization policies, procedures, and objectives and comply with organization safety reporting standards
Ensure compliance leading indicators and execution of required leadership interaction with departments
Continuously improve safety and training culture on the site
Ensure site associated personnel receive training and assessments that meets the competency requirements of Bulyanhulu systems
Deliver compliance to training plan / schedules in collaboration with line management
Co-ordinate and Deliver mobile Equipment, Drilling and Blasting and any other skills training session in line with the Bulyanhulu underground training
Compliance to the Training and Development related standards operating Procedures. Complete on the job follow u/field assessment as per the safety, Environment, Quality and Training Management Plan
Establish, develop and coach effective work teams to achieve objectives and targets.
Provide an effective communication channel with contractors and subcontractors
Carrying out regular (scheduled and ad hoc) inspection and audit for surface and underground
Train and coach, the BGML employees team on safety issues
Attend internal and external meetings and trainings
Assist management in identification and control of potential major risks exposures using information obtained from daily inspection and visits
Advise Management and supervisors under health and safety on the development and implementation of the various aspects of safety programs systems and other matters pertaining to the health and safety of employees
Conduct appropriate on the job training, coaching and monitoring for workforce
Investigating, monitoring and follow up on recommendations from investigation and ensure actions are completed and implemented.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant Tanzania Regulations in your area of responsibility.
Any other tasks and responsibilities as directed by your Supervisor/Manager.

Qualification Requirements

Certificate IV or similar qualification in workplace Training & Assessment
Tanzania OSHA – NOSCH Training 1 and 2 Certification
Minimum 3 years working experience in the same or similar role
Valid Driving License
Skills, Knowledge, Competences Requirements

Good communication (oral and written) skills
Sound knowledge of relevant Standard Operating Procedure
Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety
Computer literate skills
Self-starting and able to work under minimum supervision
Analysis of data, trends and providing recommendations
Excellent knowledge of the OHS regulations
Strong in hazard identification and risk management
Understanding of safety system and incident root cause analysis
Qualified to operate all equipment for which training is conducted

Experience Requirements

3 Years’ Experience in an underground safety & Training Practitioner role