Superintendent – Health and Safety – Maamba Energy Limited

Job Description

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: applications@maambaenergy.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.