Job Description

SUPERINTENDENT OHS OPERATIONS

Position Description

The Kibali Gold Mine Team is seeking to recruit a Superintendent OHS Operations to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continuously improve the safety culture of the site.
• Provide visible safety leadership and promote a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the operation.
• Lead by example in demonstrating commitment to "Zero Harm" principles.
• Coach, mentor, and develop OHS Officers, Safety Supervisors, and operational leaders.
• Drive workforce engagement and participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure OHS objectives are integrated into operational business plans.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in compliance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
• Ensure all elements of the OHSMS are effectively implemented and monitored.
• Coordinate internal and external ISO 45001 audits.
• Facilitate management reviews and ensure completion of corrective actions.
• Monitor OHSMS performance indicators and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper control of OHS documentation and records.
• Lead site-wide hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
• Ensure operational risk registers are maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Implement and monitor critical risk management programs.
• Verify the effectiveness of critical controls associated with high-consequence risks.
• Promote risk-based thinking throughout all operational activities.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed before high-risk activities commence.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
• Apply root cause analysis methodologies to identify contributing factors.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Prepare and present incident investigation reports to leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DRC mining, occupational health, and safety legislation.
• Maintain awareness of changes in legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and investigations.
• Ensure statutory reporting obligations are fulfilled.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, audits, and field safety interactions.
• Verify compliance with safe work procedures, standards, and permit systems.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety-critical processes.
• Support departments in implementing corrective actions resulting from inspections and audits.
• Ensure contractors and business partners comply with company OHS requirements.
• Ensure emergency response plans are developed, maintained, and tested.
• Coordinate emergency drills and exercises.
• Evaluate emergency preparedness performance and implement improvements.
• Support emergency response teams during incidents and crisis situations.
• Support implementation of occupational hygiene monitoring programs.
• Ensure exposure risks are identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Monitor workplace health risks including Noise, Dust, Chemical exposure, Vibration, Heat stress and Ergonomic hazards
• Identify OHS training needs across the operation.
• Develop and deliver health and safety awareness programs.
• Ensure employees and contractors possess the necessary OHS competencies.
• Promote leadership safety development programs for supervisors and managers.
• Ensure contractor management systems comply with company standards.
• Conduct contractor safety evaluations and audits.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed safety KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement in contractor safety performance.
• Support employee wellness and health surveillance initiatives.
• Other duties as required
• Compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering or a related discipline.
• Certifications: ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 45001 Lead Implementer, NEBOSH International Diploma or IGC, Incident Investigation Certification, Risk Management Certification or Emergency Response Management Training will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety within mining, heavy industry, or large-scale industrial operations.
• Experience in underground and/or open-pit mining environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing ISO 45001-certified systems.
• Proven track record of delivering OHS performance improvements.
• Experience working in a large-scale mining operation or multinational industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Efficiency with Microsoft word, outlook, PowerPoint and access.
• English fluency is an asset.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.