Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Emergency Response Technician to join the versatile Mineral Resource Management Team – PFS Section.
Reporting to the Emergency Response Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing expedient and effective emergency services (in Fire Fighting, Rope Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Hazmat, Confine Space Rescue, working at Height and Ambulance services) and also maintenance of emergency equipment across site in order to minimize personal injury/suffering, equipment/environmental damage and loss of production in the event of an incident or accident within Lumwana Mining Company site / Lease area, township and community.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Respond to all emergency situations across site if called upon in a timely and effective manner, in order to minimize personal injury/suffering, damage to property/environment, or loss of production.
- Attend training programs to ensure optimum skill levels.
- Participate in ongoing education and awareness of Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
- Be aware of and carry out Fitness for Work testing and Education.
- Able to conduct Pre-starts on all ER equipment and operate emergency appliances competently.
- Undertake all duties as directed by Supervisor which include inspections and maintenance of Fire / Rescue equipment in line with company values, policies, and procedures.
- Conducting weekly standard tests on specialized ER equipment and compile reports outlining general status / functionality for the attention of Supervisor to rectify any recorded faults.
- Actively promote, monitor, and enforce compliance of personnel with safe work practices.
- Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated according to Company policy and statutory requirements and all recommended corrective actions are completed.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in rescue and emergency services, preferably in the mining industry
- Certificate in Mine rescue and emergency services – ERT Core disciplines (Fire, Road Accident Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Rope rescue, Confined space Rescue, Hazardous Material and Medical Rescue)
- Certificate (s) in Fire Technology Systems (Detection and Suppression) or Emergency Response Services.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) qualification – Basic Life Support or Chamber of Mines First Aid Certificate
- Good computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet applications. (Microsoft packages)
- Valid Zambian/SADC Driving Licence – Class C
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
Closing Date : 21st July, 2023.
