
Maamba Energy Limited
Maamba Energy Limited (MEL)
Maamba Energy Limited (MEL) is jointly owned by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte. Limited and ZCCM-IH Plc. The Company owns and operates a large-scale coal mine and has also constructed and operates a 300 Mega Watt Coal fired Power Plant to cater for the growing demand for power in Zambia.
Maamba Energy Limited is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who want to build a career in a large and professionally managed company located in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, of Southern Province.
The successful candidate will be part of the SHEQ Department. The job offers an attractive package and other conditions of service that are commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Position: Safety Officers (3 positions)
The successful candidates will be part of the SHEQ Department and will report to the Senior Safety Officer.
Job Purpose
- To monitor workplace activities to ensure that employees working on the mine site comply with company policies and government regulations in order to:
- Prevent loss of life and injuries
- Prevent property damage
- Enhance high productivity
- Reduce costs
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of OHS policies and programmes.
- Develop all required documentation, operational checks, and reports.
- Ensure management system compliance with local Government national standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
- Prepare written weekly and monthly HSE reports, statistics, and presentations related to HSE performance.
- Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
- Provide HSE improvement proposals starting with:
- Non-conformance
- Proposed corrective action
- Required resources for corrective action
- Plan of implementation
- Monitor haul roads, speed limits, and dust emissions.
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
- Coordinate and participate in the investigation of accidents and near misses.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
- Monitor contractor safety representatives in executing continuous audits.
- Ensure compliance with mining regulations, explosives regulations, mines, and minerals.
- Prepare material and teach first aid lessons to the miners and all contractors.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and environment.
- Experience in Safety administration in a mining environment.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 certificate
- Degree in Safety Management from a reputable institution
- Certificate in First Aid
Knowledge
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Knowledge of Mining Regulations and Explosives Regulations
- Knowledge of Land and Environmental Regulations
Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills (Oral and written).
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Skill in using a PC and applicable software applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation packages.
- Able to maintain effective work relationships.
- Able to work in a diverse team environment.
- Able to engage, conduct diagnosis, analyze findings, generate options, and build commitment to solutions.
Behavioural Attributes
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Mature
- Self-confident
Method of Application
If you meet the above qualifications and experience, kindly apply to the undersigned, enclosing your detailed CV, copies of your academic certificates (certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority) as one PDF file and citing 3 traceable references, not later than 31st January, 2025.
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Maamba Energy Limited
P.O Box 99
MAAMBA.
Email: [email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to applications@maambaenergy.com