Safety Officer ( 1 position)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Fema Mining and Drilling Limited is seeking to recruit Safety Officer to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Fema DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note the overall objective of this position is to provide service and support to employees and supervisors in respective departments across the Mine with regards to Employee ealth and Safety in the workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and influence change whilst developing a positive safety culture
• Provide support and guidance to Safety Representatives
• Conduct On job Coaching and Training to employees on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
• Demonstrate commitment in the completion of health and safety activities
• Timely and accurate completion of Safety daily, weekly, monthly and yearly report
• Conduct scheduled weekly and monthly Safety meetings
• Maintain accuracy information in Management of Change ( MOC’s ) database
• Participate in review of Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits as required
• Assist in incident and accident investigations.
• Monitor and follow up on incident investigation recommendations to ensure actions are completed and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Tanzanian Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Demonstrate commitment in the completion of health and safety activities including standards set for the company.
• Correct and report safety hazards when observed.
• Actively support and participate in safety initiatives or training as required.
• Assisting with facilitation of formal risk assessments.
• Understanding of related department activities and manage their impact on the safety programs

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate
• Certification in Emergency response Management
• Level 3 First Aid Training
• A Valid Driving License
• Formal Training Qualification in Risk Management, Accident Investigations and Occupational Health and Safety

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 – 3 Years’ Experience in Safety Practice in Mining, Processing or Maintenance disciplines.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Sound knowledge of Legislatory Requirements within Mining- OSHA, Mining Act, Explosives Act, Mines Health & Safety Act, Mining Regulations, ICMI Code, Environmental Laws
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment
• Incident and Accident investigating
• On Job Training and Coaching skills
• Knowledge of Hazardous Material & Practice
• Safety Conscious
• ERT Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Problem Solving
• Computer Skills- Fluent in MS Office
• Communication, Fluent in written and verbal in English & Swahili

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.