Safety Officer – Barrick Gold Tanzania

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 to maintain the nine elements of Barrick Safety and Health Management System at North Mara Mine.
• Ensure all site equipment’s is 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 analysis methodologies.
• Developing safety training packages.
• Facilitate Safety trainings 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, and annually 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

• Advanced level Secondary School education or equivalent.
• NOSHC certificate.
• Certificate III/IV on Occupational Health and Safety

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum of 3 years mining experience.
• Decisiveness.
• Must be with Underground Operation experience.
• 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.
• 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 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.