Health Safety and Environment Lead at Precision Recruitment

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka is looking for a  Health Safety and Environment Lead to join their team for a job vacancy within the Mining Industry

Job Description

• Develop, manage and monitor the HSE performance of the company.
• Monitor and advise on all HSE matters, issues and concerns to ensure Company compliance with statutory requirements, Company and contractual requirements and good industry practice.
• Responsible for management of and liaison with HSE auditors to acquire/maintain
• Company’s accreditations.
  Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures, identifying and assisting implementing improvements.
• Manage and monitor emergency procedures, signage, PPE, COSHH control etc.
• Report on Company’s HSE performance to the leadership team and statutory authorities as/when required.
• Conduct HSE training courses using internal and external resources when required.
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry HSE regulations and best practice and how they could be applied to the Company’s operations.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements for health, safety, and Environment.
• Identify and correct hazards or potential hazards by inspecting safety equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Ensure that HSE induction and training are provided to all relevant employees and stakeholders.
• Investigate any incidents, injuries, or near misses recommending effective and appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide a high level of safety expertise, coaching and leadership to project leaders and contracted work force leaders.
• Lead HSE initiatives and continuous improvement plans, including transparent HSE KPls and statistics in a dashboard or similar format.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelors Degree in HSE from a reputable institution.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing HSE Management Systems
• At least 8 years of experience in a Health Safety and Environment (HSE) role, with a minimum of 4 years at Management level.
• Experience in a Mining or Mineral Exploration organization advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Mining Regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Fully Registered and paid-up Member of a HSE body