Job Description
Strategic Health and Safety Leadership
- Develop and drive AML's long-term Health and Safety Strategy.
- Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on emerging safety risks and mitigation plans.
- Lead implementation of a Zero Harm Safety Culture across mining, rail, port, and contractor operations.
- Ensure safety objectives are fully integrated into business planning.
- Benchmark AML against leading global mining organizations.
Expected Outcomes
- Sustainable reduction in high-potential incidents.
- Improved safety maturity across operations.
- Strong safety culture and leadership accountability.
Mining Risk Management and Critical Controls
- Lead enterprise-wide mining risk management initiatives.
- Establish critical control management systems for fatality prevention.
- Review major hazard facilities and associated risk controls.
- Ensure all operational risks are identified and mitigated.
Key Focus Areas
Open Pit Mining Risks
- Slope stability
- Blasting operations
- Mobile equipment interaction
- Haul road safety
- Pit dewatering
Rail Operations Risks
- Locomotive safety
- Track integrity
- Traffic control systems
- Human factors
Port Operations Risks
- Ship loading systems
- Conveyor systems
- Working at height
- Lifting operations
Plant Risks
- Isolation and lockout systems
- Confined spaces
- Energy controls
- Fire and explosion prevention
3. Executive Governance and Assurance
- Chair executive safety governance forums.
- Present monthly safety performance reports to ExCo and Board committees.
- Lead independent safety reviews and assurance programs.
- Monitor compliance with AML standards and legal obligations.
Expected Outcomes
- Strong governance systems.
- Improved audit performance.
- Effective Board-level visibility
Contractor Health and Safety Management
- Establish contractor safety governance frameworks.
- Monitor contractor compliance performance.
- Ensure contractor management standards meet AML requirements.
- Lead interventions for high-risk contractors.
- Advise executive leadership during major incidents.
8. Culture Transformation and Leadership Development
- Drive Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) programs.
- Coach executives and senior leaders.
- Build safety leadership capability across AML.
- Promote a speak-up culture and learning organization.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
A. Safety Performance KPIs (35%)
KPI
Annual Target
Fatalities
Zero
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
≤ 0.10
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
≤ 0.80
High Potential Incidents
Reduction by 30%
Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) Events
Zero
Critical Control Verification Compliance
≥ 98%
Safety Observation Closeout
≥ 95%
Corrective Action Closure
≥ 95%
B. Mining Risk Management KPIs (20%)
KPI
Annual Target
Enterprise Risk Reviews Completed
100%
Major Hazard Reviews Conducted
100%
Risk Register Updates
Quarterly
Critical Risk Assessments Completed
100%
Risk Reduction Projects Implemented
≥ 90%
Significant Risk Exposure Reduction
≥ 25%
C. Compliance and Assurance KPIs (15%)
KPI
Annual Target
ISO 45001 Compliance
≥ 95%
Internal Audit Findings Closed
≥ 95%
External Audit Findings Closed
≥ 100%
Legal Compliance Score
≥ 98%
Regulatory Non-Compliance Notices
Zero
D. Contractor Safety KPIs (10%)
KPI
Annual Target
Contractor LTIFR
≤ AML Target
Contractor Safety Audits Completed
100%
Contractor Induction Compliance
100%
Contractor Corrective Action Closure
≥ 95%
E. Culture and Leadership KPIs (10%)
KPI
Annual Target
Executive Safety Interactions
≥ 120 annually
Leadership Safety Conversations
≥ 24 monthly
Safety Culture Index Improvement
≥ 15%
Employee Safety Engagement Score
≥ 85%
Near Miss Reporting Increase
≥ 20%
F. Strategic and Business KPIs (10%)
KPI
Annual Target
Strategic Safety Projects Delivered
≥ 90%
Annual Safety Budget Adherence
±5%
ExCo Safety Reports Submitted
100%
Board Safety Updates Completed
100%
Safety Improvement Initiatives Delivered
≥ 90%
5. Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the executive interface with:
- Ministry of Mines & Energy
- Ministry of Labor
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Disaster Management Agencies
- Local Communities
- International Auditors
- Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting obligations are achieved.
6. Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Provide strategic oversight of:
- Occupational health programs
- Exposure monitoring
- Fatigue management
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health programs
- Ensure compliance with occupational health standards.
7. Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management
- Lead emergency preparedness strategy.
- Oversee mine rescue capabilities.
- Coordinate crisis management exercises.
Core Competencies / Skills
- Technical Competencies
- Mine Health and Safety Management
- Major Hazard Management
- Mining Risk Assessment
- ICMM Standards
- ISO 45001 Systems
- Incident Investigation (ICAM/TapRoot)
- Occupational Hygiene
- Contractor Risk Management
- Emergency Response Management
- Safety Governance
- Leadership Competencies
- Executive Influence
- Strategic Thinking
- Board-Level Communication
- Decision Making Under Pressure
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Leadership
- Crisis Leadership
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Performance Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits
- Demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety, integrity, and ethical leadership.
- Acts as a visible role model for AML's Zero Harm culture and safety values.
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities.
- Courageous and decisive in making high-impact decisions under pressure.
- Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
- Highly resilient and adaptable in complex, dynamic, and high-risk operational environments.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with Boards, Executive Committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
- Passionate about continuous improvement, organizational learning, and safety excellence.
- Promotes collaboration, inclusion, and a speak-up culture.
- Strong coaching and mentoring capability to develop leaders and build organizational capability.
Working Conditions
- Based in Yekepa, Nimba County and/or Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, with regular travel between operational sites.
- Frequent site visits to mining, rail, port, processing, and contractor work environments
- Exposure to operational mining environments including noise, dust, vibration, heavy mobile equipment, and varying weather conditions.
- Requires participation in site inspections, audits, emergency exercises, and incident investigations.
- May be required to respond to emergencies and major incidents outside normal working hours.
- Regular interaction with senior executives, Board committees, government agencies, regulators, contractors, and community stakeholders
- Periodic international travel may be required for benchmarking, audits, training, and engagement with global ArcelorMittal Health & Safety leadership
- Must maintain medical fitness to access operational mining and industrial areas and comply with all AML Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
- Expected to lead by example and actively demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) across all operational areas.
Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Participate in health, safety and environment training programs to understand potential hazards, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Report any health, safety and environmental concerns, incidents, or near misses promptly to the designated supervisor or safety officer.
- Assist in identifying workplace hazards and participate in risk assessments to minimize risks to personal health and safety.
- Wear appropriate PPE as required for specific tasks or environments and ensure that it is maintained and used correctly.
- Be familiar with emergency response procedures, including evacuation routes, assembly points, and first aid protocols.
- Follow established safe work practices and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, or illnesses.
- Operate machinery, tools, and equipment safely, following manufacturer's instructions and the AML safety guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.
- Promote a culture of health and safety awareness among coworkers by encouraging safe behaviors and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Participate in health and safety committees or meetings as required, providing input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
- Keep accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities as required by company policy and regulations.
Environment
- Oversee and monitor the environmental performance of your department's functions, ensuring high levels of awareness and compliance with company environmental policies and relevant environmental laws.
- Regularly review environmental performance metrics and indicators to track progress, identify trends, and address areas for improvement.
- Ensure all environmental incidents are reported promptly and investigated thoroughly in line with company policies and legal requirements.
- Uphold a culture of environmental responsibility and compliance within the organization by setting clear expectations for incident reporting and response at all levels.
- Collaborate with the Environment team to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and develop strategic programs to enhance sustainability practices.
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
