Safety Officer

Overall Job Purpose To administer the safety performance of First Quantum Minerals’ Trident operation, to monitor / assess hazardous or unsafe situations, and develop / facilitate measures to minimize risks as far as reasonably practicable. Specific Job Responsibility Promote occupational health and safety within the organization and develop safer and healthier ways of working. Inspect workplaces and equipment, to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks. Ensure that workplaces conform with organizational procedures and safety standards. Work with engineers, supervisors, coordinators, and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices. Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations. Ensure that dangerous materials are correctly stored. Identify work areas for potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures and implement appropriate control measures. Ensure that personnel are aware of, and complies with all legislation relating to duty of care, workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment and substances Record and report hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues within the workplace. Assist with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action. Conduct training sessions for coordinators, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation. Assist in coordination of emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews, if/where required. Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programs/initiatives. Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals. Review and verify action plan implementation. Review, liaise, moderate and close-out events on INX InControl. Conduct inspections and audits, as per key performance indicators. Facilitate visual felt leadership (VFL) within their respective departmental areas. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Job Specific Competencies Good communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Certification and experience in First Aid is a requirement. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite. Must be able to identify hazards, assess risks to health and safety, put appropriate safety controls in place and provide advice about accident prevention and occupational health to management and employees. Key Job Attributes Must be alert and assertive Attention to detail is required Tactful and diplomatic Able to work independently or as part of a team Discretion and respect for confidentiality and privacy Integrity and honesty Must be ready to attend and/conduct safety briefings everyday Experience required to perform in this job At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field (preferably in the mining industry) Qualifications As a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or other mining-relevant University qualification. Valid drivers’ licence is a requirement (At least 2 years’ experience) Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. 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. Email us at careers@fqml.com