Safety Officer – Barrick Mining

Responsibilities 

• Assisting in the implementation of the NMGML Occupational Health and Safety Management System at North Mara Mine.

• Assisting the implementation of ISO 45001:2018 standard at NMGML.

• Assisting the Safety Supervisor to ensure all North Mara Mine activities comply with the requirements of the Company Safety and Health Standards and any applicable legislative requirements.

• Providing visible and high-level Safety support to all North Mara Departments and Business Partners/Contractors to ensure the safe and efficient operation of North Mara Mine operations and associated infrastructure.

• Assist in maintaining the nine elements of Barrick Safety and Health Management System at North Mara Mine.

• Ensure all site equipment are being maintained and monitored via a comprehensive system which is transparent and can be audited at any time, e.g. pre-start checks, maintenance scheduling and documented fault reporting and rectification.

• Actively facilitate the Baseline/Formal Risk Assessment, JHA, FLRA processes and promote a risk management culture at North Mara Mine.

• Ensure regular safety inspections are conducted within all areas of the mine site including facilities manned by contractors.

• Assist in accident / incident investigations with the relevant supervisors.

• Facilitate accident/incident investigations as required by using company approved incident investigation methodologies.

• Developing safety training packages. 

• Facilitate Safety training to the North Mara Gold Mine workforce and contractors. 

• Provide daily feedback report of the activities carried out to the Safety Supervisor.

• Prepare safety statistics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis and report trends.

• Prepare a monthly report of activities and statistics conducted during the period in an accurate and timely manner for inclusion in the site-wide monthly report. 

• Conduct regular safety observations to determine the level of safety standards compliance, PPE compliance and requirements and provide safety coaching.

• Liaise with other sections within the Department to ensure integrated operation of the department and to achieve stated objectives.

• Attend relevant departmental safety related meetings as agreed/assigned by the OHS leadership.

• Ensure timely follow up of incident and other safety related corrective actions close out.

• Regularly liaise with other Departmental heads and their staff as required.

• Actively participate in the review of safe working procedures.

• Maintain a pro-active approach to all aspects of operational safety and encourage teamwork within the department.

• Encourage a teamwork approach to problem solving within the Department by practicing clear concise communication.

• Liaise with visitors where technical expertise is required and requested.

• Any other duties deemed appropriate by the OHS leadership.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Occupational Health System (OHS)

• NOSHC certificate/NEBOSH Certificate

• Certificate III/IV on Occupational Health and Safety

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum of 3 years mining experience on Mining operations both Open Pit and Underground.

• Decisiveness. 

• Ability to hold other employees accountable.

• Able to show initiative and take responsibility for safety programs.

• Working knowledge of Safety and Health Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018.

• Experience in accident /incident investigation and reporting.

• Sound understanding of Process Safety management systems

• Possession of valid Tanzania driver’s license and having Driver’s competency. 

• Ability to implement plans and achieve goals.

• Ability to interact with other departments, contractors, Project Managers, and safety personnel.

• Possession of good written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili languages.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook.

• Resilience and resourcefulness.

• Strong influencing skills.

• Being an ERT member will be an added advantage.

• Analytical skills, able to think logically and clearly, Strong attention to detail.

• Multitasking abilities.

• High level of interpersonal skills.

• Able to achieve tasks on time with minimal supervision.