Superintendent, Safety – Mining First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM)

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Role Purpose

• To provide direction and guidance to the management team, superintendents, and employees on safety related issues within the workplace.
• Accountable for the implementation of the Health and Safety Management system.
• To maintain and regularly review all related documentation in line with legal requirements.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Ensure that all personnel in the mining department access and understand the policies and procedures in the company safety management system.
• Oversee the health and safety of personnel within the mining department and associated 202 appointed areas.
• Developing the capability of all peer roles and relevant direct reports.
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Safety or other Mining Departmental leaders.
• Create plans/initiatives to improve health and safety in the mining department and associated 202 appointed areas.
• Lead safety personnel teams and assess project activities
• Ensuring that all record keeping, and reporting is done to an appropriate standard through INX Incontrol
• 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 and review incidents, review recurrent events, and assist in development / implementation of remedial actions.
• Support the organizational culture of FQM (Bolder, Driven, Smarter) 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 section.
• Review risk assessments in the mining 202 geographical area and ensure all recommendations are put in place.

Job Specific 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.

Key Job 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

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least 7 years’ experience in the mining industry
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills
• Must be knowledgeable about legislation governing health and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or any technical mining-related field
• Must hold a valid drivers’ licence