Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously review the site HSE Management System, policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with applicable national regulations and international best practices.
• Provide strategic HSE leadership and direction to all site departments.
• Lead and manage the Safety Operations team, ensuring effective deployment and performance.
• Oversee all hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control processes across site operations.
• Ensure timely investigation of all incidents, accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences; review root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, statistics, and trend analyses to DMD O&M.
• Ensure the site maintains compliance with all applicable mining safety regulations, environmental permits, and statutory obligations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of HSE training programs, inductions, and competency assessments.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external HSE auditors.
• Monitor and report on environmental compliance, including dust, noise, water, and waste management obligations.
• Review and approve HSE plans, method statements, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for high-risk activities.
• Develop and manage the HSE budget and resources.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HSE experience.
• Thorough knowledge of mining safety regulations, HSE management systems
• Proven track record in incident investigation, risk management, and HSE system implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive safety culture.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote site environment.

Key Competencies

• HSE leadership and culture building
• Risk management and hazard control
• Regulatory compliance and stakeholder management
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Training, coaching, and team development
• Emergency response and crisis management