HSE Officer BIA Zambia Ltd

BIA Zambia is currently looking for a HSE Officer to be based in Lumwana for a Six (6) months.

Purpose of the job

The purpose of the HSE Coordinator is to promote and implement BIA HSE policy, Safety culture and HSE system on his perimeter of responsibility

Key Accountabilities

1. General HSE responsibilities

• Promote occupational health and safety within his organization and develop safer and healthier ways of working.
• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments.
• Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial actions.
• Cascade Learning from Incidents, best practices, drive consistency and standardize HSE practices in Development Teams according to BIA’s HSE standards.
• Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews

2. Risk assessment

• Maintain and update hazards identification and risk assessments records.

3. Operational control & training

• Promote JHA for non-routine activities and unsure they are understood and applied.
• Identify risks for each step of those non-routine activities.
• Ensure SOP are done for routine activities and that they are created with the assistance of the technical team.
• Participate in the periodical SOPs review.
• Train and sensitize all personnel on various SOPs.
• Ensure the execution of weekly inspections.
• Monitor HSE level training topics and matrix.

5. HSE Performance

• Collect HSE performance
• Make a daily, weekly & monthly reports on HSE indicators.

6. Incidents, accidents, non-conformity

• Report incidents / accidents and non-compliance
• Participate in investigations following accidents, incidents & Propose corrective and preventive actions.

7. Ensure implementation of 5S methodology and follow-up:

• Increase 5S culture;
• Communication about improvements;
• The 5S inspection executed by the person responsible per area;
• The 5S inspection executed by the manager of site;
• Monthly audits
• Monthly report

General Requirements 

• Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment, NEBOSH IGC or other related discipline
• Knowledge of standards ISO and , lead auditor qualification will be added advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience on mining site

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Pro-actibity
• Relationship building
• Technical & professional expertise

Technical Skills

• Rigging
• Proficient in working at heights and mobile equipment
• Good English language skills (Written or oral)
• Excellent computer skills, MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint