Senior Safety Officer at Barrick – Tarime, Mara Region
Job location
Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job description
Position description
The Barrick Africa and Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Senior Safety Officer to join and grow its team.
Barrick is looking for an individual 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 are ready to contribute to a world-class team while embracing these values, Barrick encourages you to apply and become a valued member of its diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
The Senior Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure the effective communication of safety policies and procedures across the workforce.
- Enforce Safety Leading Indicators at the level of departmental leadership, including:
- Fatal Risk Critical Control Verifications
- Safety Leadership Interactions
- Task Observations
- Risk Management
- Hazard Management
- Safety Trainings
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and environmental laws, such as OSHA, Fire Rescue, and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration).
- Stay current with updates to safety laws, regulations, and industry standards, integrating changes into operational protocols as necessary.
- Design and deliver safety training programs for all employees, including hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and safety equipment use.
- Lead new employee safety orientation and conduct regular refresher courses for all levels of staff.
- Lead ICAM or 5WHY investigations into workplace accidents and safety incidents, ensuring thorough analysis and implementation of preventive measures.
- Regularly conduct workplace hazard analysis, identifying potential risks in mining operations, including equipment, chemicals, and environmental factors.
- Propose strategies to eliminate or minimize risks, ensuring that safety protocols are actively enforced.
- Ensure the Journey to Zero roadmap is owned by individual HODs by consistently ensuring safety standards are implemented in each department.
- Foster a proactive safety culture within the organization by encouraging staff involvement in safety initiatives and ensuring open communication about safety concerns.
- Promote safety awareness at all levels of the organization through safety meetings, campaigns, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and test emergency response plans for various scenarios, including fires, chemical spills, and mine collapses.
- Ensure that emergency equipment is well-maintained and all staff are trained in emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety training activities.
- Prepare and present safety performance reports to senior management, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
Qualification requirements
Applicants should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent experience.
- Certification in safety management, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar certifications, is highly preferred.
Experience and competencies needed
Applicants should have the following experience and competencies:
- Extensive experience, typically 5+ years, in safety management within the mining or heavy industry sector.
- Underground, process plant, and open pit operation experience.
- Adequate driving competence in a mining environment.
- Multi-skilled experience in different mining operation activities.
What Barrick can offer you
Barrick offers the following benefits and opportunities:
- 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.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
About Barrick
Barrick’s mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. The company is committed to partnering with its host countries and communities to transform natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry, including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines, Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents.
Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. The company creates real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.
Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX.
About the team
The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania, in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.
North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits:
- Gokona, which is an underground deposit.
- Nyabirama, which is an open pit deposit.
The process plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.
How to Apply
Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
