Health & Safety Officer (m/f)

Description

• The purpose of the Health & Safety Officer is to provide advice, support and mentoring on the full range of operational and strategic Health and Safety issues to the operational workforce inclusive of contracting groups
• The Health & Safety Officer supports an improvement culture consistent with the Montepuez Ruby Mining Lda values of “Working Safely” at all times culture

Duties

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management Plan
• Support the Company’s critical hazard management to ensure all critical risks are identified and effectively controlled
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to the Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Representatives
• Actively contribute to the HSE audit process to ensure all non-compliances are identified and reported in a timely manner
• Support the Montepuez Ruby Mining operation fitness for work and fatigue management programs

Visible Leadership

• Support the MRM Leadership team and key contract partners to comply with all associated requirements of the In-Field visible leadership program
• Lead by example and share pertinent HSE information during all Infield Interactions to ensure frontline leaders remain informed and accountable in achieving the HSE goals and standards of the business
• Actively contribute to toolbox meetings and Health & Safety awareness sessions
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Mozambique workforce in the requirements of Health Safety and Environment
• Identify and recommend best practice initiatives to reduce risk, raise safety awareness and improve safe work practices
• Ensure own behavior is aligned with the company values at all times and inspire others to align with this framework also
• Complete any other duties and responsibilities as required

Requisites

• Engineering Degree with at least 2 years of experience
• NEBOSH International Diploma; NEBOSH International General Certificate and or SAMTRAC plus Environmental Engineering
• Previous operational experience in Health, Safety & Environment, preferable mining, construction or heavy industry
• Investigation Training Qualifications – Taproot, ICAM or equivalent
• Proven exposure to IMS of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards systems and processes
• High level of verbal communication in both English and Portuguese
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to work cohesively with and influence other stakeholders
• Exposure and understanding of relevant Mozambican legislation and regulations
• Certified Internal Auditor (highly desirable)
• Qualified in Senior First Aid (highly desirable)

Benefits

• The success candidate is to stay in the camp and be based in Montepuez
• The benefits include Medical Aid and Life Insurance
• 4 tickets to go home if a resident from outside the Province

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted