ROLE PURPOSE

• The purpose of this role is to oversee a Safety Management System that will promote a healthy and safe working environment for employees (including contractors) and visitors and for ensuring compliance to all relevant standards and legislation.
• This role will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain a safety culture based on effective training, injury prevention and continuous improvement.
• The role holder will act as a Risk coordinator for the various departments on site and provide technical input and support in relation to all Safety Systems and procedures moving from Construction into Operations.
• The role holder will lead his/her team to deliver measurable outcomes as part of a continuous improvement process, to bridge any identified gaps, facilitate change and embed new systems and technological tools.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify, develop and facilitate the implementation of necessary Operational Readiness Works from Surface Safety perspective to support the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine.
• Develop and communicate a rolling (4-3-2-1) quarterly plan for the budgeted year identifying Surface Safety priorities, milestones, and events.
• Develop and submit the annual cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for approved Programs.
• Deliver the work of the Surface Safety department within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs.
• Supervise and support safety officers and surface personnel in implementing safety programs and training.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Safety department regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development
• Develop the Surface Safety team to capably and consistently deliver the annual and quarterly plan according to their role and level of authority.
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and strategies and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within the Safety department.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, CARO, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all site safety policies, procedures, and relevant mining regulations for surface operations.
• Lead and coordinate significant incident investigations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and report on safety performance, ensuring continuous improvement in safety culture.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture within the team and with peers regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must have a Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or similar qualification from a recognised institution.
• Must have either ISO 45001 internal or lead auditor’s certification.
• Must have HSE Superintendent Certificate of Competency from Minerals Commission of Ghana or better.
• Must have or be more than 60% in the process of having NEBOSH International Diploma in Health and Safety
• Must poses a valid Ghanaian driving licence.

Experience

• A minimum of 6+ years’ experience in a related role within a mining environment and can demonstrate supervisory/management experience.
• Must have an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of general safety rules and mining regulations.
• Must have experience in application of Health and Safety principle in Mine Processing Plant Operations, Surface Mining Operations, Surface Infrastructure, Engineering and Maintenance Workshop.
• Must have a Ghanaian driving licence and experience driving in steep terrain environment.
• Must be able to lead investigations involving significant incident using methodologies such as Taproot, IIP, ICAM, SCAT, etc

Location: Obuasi