Safety Officer: Underground - AngloGold Ashanti



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AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient, and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking experienced and self-motivated person to join our team as SAFETY OFFICER – UNDERGROUND

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The role holder is to coordinate the health, & safety program geared towards the promotion of Safety & Health and prevention of personal injuries and property loss, proper and acceptable practices, training, implementation, and monitoring so as to satisfy the basic HSE requirements in the Underground Operations


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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Identify and correct unsafe work practices or conditions before accidents occur, through regular inspection and fostering the safety attitude among the workforce during visits.
  • Conduct planned inspections & audits using checklists periodically, aimed at evaluating compliance with standards and checking the state of safety of all equipment.
  • Ensure that all the statutory requirements that have a bearing on occupational health and Safety are adhered to.
  • Conduct a formal risk assessment of the underground activities and ensure that all significant risks identified from the risk assessment as well as all other sources, such as audit reports, are captured and that appropriate corrective actions are planned and implemented.
  • Conduct investigations into the causes of all accidents, recommending, and enforcing the implementation of remedial measures to prevent a recurrence.
  • Ensure compliance in conducting periodic planned job observations and planned inspections on various categories of the workmen and related underground plant infrastructure to enhance safe work practices.
  • Enhance enforcement of compliance to lead activities.
  • Attend, participate and/or facilitate safety meetings including Safety Committee meetings and Toolbox Meetings
  • Conduct periodic on-the-job training for the various categories of workers to heighten their safety awareness to ensure they carry out their tasks in a safe manner.
  • Perform with a considerable degree of independent accountability, and technical work in support of the department’s core functions and processes.
  • Provide leadership and support to achieve a single integrated system for the management of events, risks, reports, competencies, compliances, and procedures

 

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Qualification

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Physical Sciences or a similar qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Health and Safety Certificate of Competency – Ghana Minerals Commission

Experience

  • Must have at least 3+ years of underground working experience with exposure to mining regulations.


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Technical Competencies

  • Must have an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of General Safety rules and regulations, especially Underground Safety
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Must be able to operate manual transmission (4X4) vehicles in rough terrain environments, such as
  • underground
  • Experienced in facilitating incident investigations for incidents with minor – high potentials
  • Knowledge and experience in Accident investigations
  • Knowledge and Experience in Auditing based on ISO 45001


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