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.
Key Responsibilities:
I. Strategic Safety Leadership
1. Safety Culture System Management & Policy: Direct and control the execution of Corporate Safety Programs to safeguard personnel and company assets across all exploration sites. Supervise the implementation of updated Safety Policies, ensuring all stakeholders (employees and contractors) are aligned with a "Zero LTI" mindset.
2. Talent Development: Oversee safety induction, orientation, and specialized training for new hires, ensuring they are prepared for the risks of field work.
II. Operational Risk & Extreme Environments
4. Drilling Operations Oversight: Manage safety protocols and contractor audits specifically for Diamond (DDH) and Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling projects in Chile and Argentina.
5. Critical Logistics & Aviation: Manage safety standards and protocols and contractor audits for helicopter operations (personnel transport/slings) and defensive drive/off-road vehicle fleet management in desert and mountain terrains.
6. Technical Advisory: Partner with procurement and engineering to define technical specifications for new facilities, machinery, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure legal and corporate compliance.
III. Compliance, Auditing & Reporting
7. Regulatory Liaison: Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws (Chile/Argentina) and international mining safety standards.
8. Internal Audit Cycle: Plan and execute follow-up audits to verify risk prevention management and minimize incident rates.
9. Committee Leadership: Lead Safety Committee inspections and meetings, ensuring all legal and internal reporting requirements are met.
10. Data Analysis & KPI Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on accident statistics, safety indices, and occupational health trends to implement data-driven corrective actions.
IV. Process Improvement & Accountability
11. SWP Development: Management, reviewing and draft and continuously improve Standard Work Procedures (SWPs)
12. Corporate Alignment: Ensure full compliance with Corporate Policies, Internal Work Regulations, and any other duties assigned by senior leadership to meet the mission of the position.
Qualifications:
Experience: 8+ years in Mining Safety, specifically within Greenfield/Brownfield Exploration.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of drilling rig safety, helicopter sling operations, and high-altitude logistics.
Language: Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (Essential).Skills: Expert 4x4 off-road driving and contractor management.
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people.
We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants.
We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations.
From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
