Safety Officer: Engineering Projects - Gold Fields Ghana


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Position Summary:

The Engineering – Project Department of Tarkwa Gold Mine is seeking to employ an experienced and self-motivated team player to fill the position of Health and Safety Officer – Engineering Projects on a Two-Year Fixed Term Contract through a Third-Party Contractor.

Reporting to the Unit Manager – Safety, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring full implementation of Gold Fields business partner framework on all projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure full implementation of Gold Fields leadership routines: Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) (Leadership Interaction, Coached Leadership Interaction, Risk Containment Walks, Planned Task Observations and Critical Control Verifications) on all projects
  • Ensure all leadership routines are effectively conducted and logged in INX timely
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, critical control verifications and audits at all project sites and ensure corrective actions for deviations
  • Ensure all infrastructure project contractors comply with the health and safety conditions stipulated in their contracts, TGM health, safety and environmental procedures including applicable regulatory requirements
  • Coordinates the health and safety activities of all contractors, guaranteeing employees, all relevant stakeholders and equipment safety
  • Compilation of statistics, hazard identification and risk assessment reports and audits
  • Analyze and evaluate opportunities to improve HSE activities to construction projects
  • Train other safety representatives of sub-contractors on best health and safety practices
  • Assist in developing processes and procedures in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001: on the project
  • Assist in incident or accident investigations and close outs
  • Ensure that assigned workplace units meet their statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to occupational health and safety, including statutory training and reporting


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Key Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Management or Engineering from a recognised institution
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience in a major mining and construction projects environment
  • Must possess a Senior Health, Safety and Environment Officer Certificate of Competency from the Inspectorate Division of Minerals Commission, Ghana
  • Thorough knowledge in ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and HSE data management system (e.g. INX InControl, Isometric etc.)
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and programs
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills with strong data analysis skills and reports
  • Knowledge in the application of industry regulations and standards
  • Medical fitness for the position and environment
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • A valid Ghanaian driver’s license and knowledge in 4×4 when driving light vehicles

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