Maamba Energy Limited
The Human Resource & Administration Manager 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 in Phase I to cater for the growing demand for power in Zambia.
MAAMBA ENERGY is looking for dynamic and young safety professionals who want to build a career for themselves with a large and professionally managed company located at Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province. The position on offer is: –
Job Title: SUPERITENDENT – Health and Safety
The successful candidate will be part of the SHEQ Department and will report to the Senior Manager, SHEQ.
Main Purpose of the Job
- To provide direction and guidance to the management team and employees on safety related issues within the workplace.
- To be accountable for the implementation of the Health and Safety Management system.
- To maintain and regularly review all related documentation in line with legal requirements
- Plan, control, co-ordinate and administer MEL’s safety operations and activities and promote and maintain a high safety and health standard in accordance with governing safety/mining statues in order to protect employees, operations and property.
- Ability to evaluate safety practices, procedures, programs, attitudes and awareness and to recommend methods of improvement
Key Responsibilities
Office Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all employees in MEL access and understand the policies and procedures in the company safety management system.
- Developing the capability of all peer roles and relevant direct reports.
- Perform any other duties as and when assigned by SHEQ or other MEL Departmental leaders.
- Create plans/initiatives to improve health and safety in the MEL
- Lead safety personnel teams and assess project activities
- Ensuring that all record keeping, and reporting is done to an appropriate standard through the provided system in control
- Ensure that subordinates act in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Management System requisites
- Communicate and implement new safety systems, procedures, processes and policies, as required.
- Will look beyond the immediate risks to identify potential latent failures that are in the company processes and set in place processes to mitigate against these risks.
- Safety Superintendent will be a direct resource and provide daily guidance to deal with safety issues that arise.
- Audit operational areas against the Health and Safety Management System standards and assist with improving compliance levels.
- Provide strategic direction and input towards a more systematic approach to overall health and safety management at sites ensuring a continual improvement approach in line with ISO 45001
- Monitor, report and review incidents, review recurrent events, and assist in development / implementation of remedial actions.
- Support the organizational culture of Maamba Energy Limited and actively promote its translation in terms of safety related activity
- Provide support and participate to the implementation of the Visible Field Leadership program on site.
- Ensure all Legal appointments are in place per department and ensure the company complies with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
- the company complies with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
- Perform Risk and Review risk assessments and implement all recommendations/ remedial actions are put in place
- Training Programs: Develop and conduct safety training programs for all employees, including new hire orientations and regular refresher courses.
- Safety Meetings: Organize and lead regular safety meetings to discuss safety issues, updates, and improvements.
Field Responsibilities:
- Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Hazard Identification: Identify and evaluate hazards in the field, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
- Incident Response: Lead investigations into field-related incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
- Safety Equipment: Ensure that all field employees have access to and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Emergency Preparedness: Implement emergency response plans for field operations, including drills and training.
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for field staff regarding safety concerns and provide guidance and support as needed.
- Safety Culture: Promote a strong safety culture among field employees through regular communication, training, and reinforcement of safety practices.
Team Management:
- Manage SHEQ staff according to well defined job descriptions and monitor performance against set targets;
- Undertake administrative work involving staff development, discipline, motivation and resolution of work-related problems;
- Control Department’s cost and ensure expenditure is within budget;
- Identify adverse safety tendencies from accident data;
- Determine alternate safer ways of doing work;
Promote Health and Safety Management Systems:
- Advise management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ related legislation;
- Implement MEL SHEQ Policies
- Communicate SHEQ policies at work sites such as health and safety meetings and also post it for reference (i.e. bulletin boards, lunch rooms);
- Include SHEQ Policies as a part of new worker orientation;
- Actively promote the Company’s SHEQ policies, and procedures.
- Ensure each employees commitment to health and safety and build it into performance reviews at all levels;
- Guide, mentor and supervise all actions by various departments as relates to SHEQ Integrated Management System implementation;
- Maintain all records as required by SHEQ Integrated Management System
Job Specific Key Competencies
- Required to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills and be able to build relationships with external partners.
- The ability to be able to solve problems, interpret complex issues and motivate others to work to the best of their ability is essential
Experience
- A minimum of 6 to 10 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 and
- Certificate in first Aid.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO 45001
- Knowledge of Mining Regulations and Explosives Regulations; and
- Knowledge of Environmental Regulations.
Key Attributes:
- Must maintain an exceptionally high standard of safety
- Must be hard working
- Excellent management skills and can also operate as a team player.
- Must be persuasive but courteous
- Must pay attention to detail
Behavioural Attributes
- Maintains confidentiality;
- Honesty and Integrity;
- Mature; and
- Self-Confident
If you think you meet the above qualifications and experience, kindly apply to the undersigned, enclosing your detailed CV, copies of your certificates and citing 3 traceable references, not later than Sunday, 22nd September 2024.
Maamba Energy Limited
Maamba Mine
P O BOX 99
Maamba
Email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.