Section Manager Fire Prevention and Emergency Services at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Section Manager Fire Prevention and Emergency Services, you will be responsible for the following:

• Establish and manage a comprehensive and robust fire prevention program and emergency response program
• Establish and manage a first aid management program (i.e. inspection and replenishing) for the mine
• Establish and manage the mines Emergency Proto Team
• Manage Sishen Airport Emergency Services and Civil Aviation Authority category status requirements regarding firefighting and emergency services, are maintained
• Develop and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and related emergency and fire prevention procedures and standards to provide guidance on how to adequately and effectively respond to emergencies and the fire prevention program
• Ensure firefighting equipment and fire protection systems are inspected and serviced according to schedule
• Conduct Fire Risk assessments to ensure adequate controls can be implemented.
• Develop emergency drill schedule and ensure regular emergency drill are conducted to continuously evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the Emergency Response Service
• A fire risk awareness program is in place to sensitize employees and public of devastating fire consequences and establish a culture of collaboration.
• Audit on systems, procedures and equipment are done to identify short falls and to prevent fire potential
• Liaison with medical and paramedical institutions is sound to continuously render a professional service
• Provide input on emergency response training manuals, including firefighting training and first aid training
• Ensure all emergency personnel are trained, assessed by qualified and registered assessors and are declared competent.
• Building plans (mine and public) have been audited with respect to compliance to fire regulation
• Approval of drawings and building inspections
• Collaborate with the local emergency services, neighboring mines, host communities to manage any potential mine induced emergencies
• Implementation of Anglo Social Way emergency preparedness and response requirements
• Ensure that Emergency Response equipment are always reliable and fit for purpose

This role is in the SHEPS department at a band 6 level and reporting to the Manager SHE

Qualifications:

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Fire Technology or relevant fire prevention degree (Essential)
• Intermediate Life Support (Essential)
• Advanced Life Support (Advantageous)
• Firefighting level 2 (Essential)
• Driver’s license
• Valid medical certificate
• Registration with SAESI (Essential)
• Registration with HPSCA (Essential)

Experience

• 8 years’ experience in Emergency Response/Rescue Service and Fire Prevention
• Managing Emergency Response Services
• Managing Fire Prevention Programs
• Fire-fighting experience
• Airport fire and rescue experience (Advantageous)
• Paramedic experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Managing Safety Risks
• Integrated Risk Management
• Performance Reporting
• Managing Health Risks and Promoting Wellness
• Project Management and SHE Business Process Model
• Managing Enviro Risk, Resources & Opportunities’

Closing Date: 10th, May 2022