Emergency Response Coordinator - Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited

Minimum qualification (s)

• Qualifications in Emergency Management or relevant discipline desirable, e.g., Degree or Diploma in Fire Safety or Engineering or related field 
• Valid first aid certificate from a recognized institution, e.g., Red Cross, St. Johns Ambulance
• Valid Ghanaian Driver’s license Class D with more than 5 years driving in the extractive industry.
• Minerals Commission Senior HSE Certificate of Competence is a must.

Experience (Minimum)

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in surface Mine Rescue

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Experience in development of emergency preparedness and response plans
• Experience in fire extinguishing systems (Fire suppression systems, Fire tender management, fire detection systems etc.)
• Possession of NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or other recognized certification is a plus.
• Minerals Commission Underground Mine Rescue Certificate is a plus.
• Experience in High angle rescue is a must.
• Experience in HAZMAT incident response
• Experience in medical response and evacuation

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislative requirements.
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Sound information monitoring and management skills 
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, database management.

• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a variety of complex tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and well?reasoned correspondence, procedures, reports, as well as concise, and informative presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co?workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to interact and communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with employees, regulatory authorities, consultants, and the public.

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential
• Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme deadline
• Extended working hours required.
• Stringent deadlines
• High volume work
• Routine / non-routine duties
• Medically fit for the position and environment