Safety Officer - South 32, Wessels Mine at South32

Job description:
POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to assist line management in meeting safety, health and environmental standards and implementing safety initiatives in their respective work areas, by verifying compliance to HSE systems during inspections, audits, investigations and leaderships interactions and interventions, specifically in the projects and construction environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Safety Management together with 5 years’ experience in Mining Environment;
• Blasting ticket or valid trade test will be advantegous;
• SAMTRAC or COMSOC 1 & 2 certificates is essential;
• In depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), Occupational Health and Safety Act 93 of 1993 and other related legislation is essential;
• Experience in Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) methodology is essential;
• Experience in contractor management processes is essential;
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite is essential;
• A valid Code B driver’s License is essential

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct 30, 45- and 90-days legal inspections;
• Conduct internal audits of the system, process;
• Discuss, record and signoff off findings/deviations in the inspection logbook;
• Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions;
• Update inspection schedule;
• Monitor compliance to required controls, COP, standards, procedures and applicable legislation;
• Analyse trends and report to line Managers;
• Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes (MTC’s, LTI’s and RWC’s)
• Assist Chief Safety Officer with DMRE reporting;
• Investigate and submission of Significant Events, incidents, damages, hazards and complaints;
• Carry out responsibilities in terms of HSE legal and regional requirements;
• Challenge line and contractors on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, FRC compliance, risks and hazards, etc.);
• Audit and verify the effective implementation of controls and compliance to legal and other requirements;
• Assist in the analysis of Safety Statistics Identify specific learning’s relevant to the site and communicate as appropriate;
• Carryout Safety campaigns.