ECOHS Coordinator – RSA Exploration at De Beers Group

Job Description:
The purpose of the ECOHS Coordinator is to maximize the ECOHS performance and compliance of field-based teams and operations, focusing on drilling, transportation activities and support contractors and other key stakeholders in our objectives to obtain Zero Harm through coaching, mentoring, advising, training and compliance audits. 

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that contractors comply with De Beers Group contractor management and safety standards and guidelines.
• Enforce site rules and regulations and drive contractor behavior by having regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, inductions, inspections, etc.
• Liaise with contractor safety representatives to ensure that project objectives and targets are well communicated and implemented.
• Manage the corrective action lists arising from inspections or audits and facilitate closure of actions.
• Develop basic training material to improve safety performance around drill rigs and other work spaces.
• Compile ECOHS statistics for own area of operation.
• Participate in ECOHS audits and / or risk assessments.
• Ensure that all systems documentation as they relate to hazard identification and risk management are kept active and on file.
• Verify on a daily basis that emergency response equipment such as first aid kits, radio’s, fire fighting equipment etc. are in good working order.
• Support compliance with ISO 14001 and EMP, as well as relevant and applicable De Beers Group standards.
• Support Sustainability Initiatives and facilitate effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Safety Management.
• Drill and/or transportation/loading safety qualification would be advantageous.

Knowledge and experience required

• Demonstrated experience in relevant ECOHS role and conducting ECOHS audits.
• Proven track record of risk management.
• Experience in incident and accident investigation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Closing Date: 23rd, March 2022