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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Job Summary: To provide support to ensure all Occupational Health & Safety requirements are met in accordance with Company policies and government legislation. To promote a positive health and safety culture within the mine site.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development of the site’s H&S Management System and associated processes.
• Provide assistance on various projects as directed by the HSE Manager or HSE Superintendent.
• Assist with the implementation of risk control measures.
• Work with the supervisors and managers to identify hazards and implement controls in the workplace.
• Conduct workplace inspections for compliance with occupational health and safety management system.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accurate records related to the site’s health and safety performance.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Undertake monitoring activities such as noise level monitoring, environmental monitoring etc.
• Maintain the Occupational Health and Safety equipment e.g. first aid kits, spill kits, fire extinguishers etc.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the HSE Manager or HSE Superintendent.
Qualifications:
• A degree in Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience working in an Occupational Health and Safety role.
• Knowledge of Zambian labour laws and regulations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Sound knowledge of general occupational health and safety principles including risk assessment methodologies and control strategies.
• Experience conducting audits and developing improvement plans.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution.
• Willingness to travel between sites when necessary.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent
- Minimum two years' experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role
- Knowledge of Zambian labour laws and OHS regulations
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, risk assessment methodologies and control strategies
- Experience conducting audits and developing improvement plans
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution
- Willingness to travel between sites when necessary
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
What We Do
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
