HSE Director
- Employer
- Nordgold Management
- Location
- Burkina Faso, West Africa
- Salary
- Market Related
- Closing date
- Jan 22, 2021
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- Category
- Engineering, Health & Safety
- Work Term
- Contract
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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HSE Director role is responsible for monitoring and coordinating local implementation of company policies, programs, and initiatives related to Safety systems; including management or performance of the work necessary to ensure adherence to safety regulations, completion of safety training, and attainment of business values and objectives. Co-develop and lead implementation of Safety Management system on-site.
The primary responsibilities for the role are but not limited to:
- Espouse the values of Nordgold – RESPECT, SAFETY, EFFICIENCY and COLLABORATION
- Coach, mentor and develop Safety team in international Safety Best Practices and methodologies
- Assist management in developing a road map for an improved safety culture
- Participate in developing, maintaining and monitoring the implementation of Safety policies, underlying procedures and Safety Management system. Regular audit and tracking required
- Ensure effective implementation of Safety program and related activities in line with governmental and corporate compliance requirements
- Prepare annual Safety budget
- Participate in the planning process of Safety resources to cover all operational areas
- Plan and participate as investigation committee member site level accidents, injuries and determine the causes and preventative measures
- Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
- Perform surveys, audits, and gap assessments and recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement to ensure safe and healthy working conditions throughout the plant
- Develop personnel – assess skills, determine needs and develop training programs for areas of responsibility. Assist other departments in identifying safety related training and overall site safety training and awareness
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and work direction and evaluate performance of the team
- Provide leadership and updates on safety audits, observations and near misses with follow up on all open action items
- Maintain a close coordination with departments to create strategies for the implementation of projects related to health and safety
- Compile, analyze and interpret accident statistical data; recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Safety Management, Engineering or related technical field Content
- Have an elevated sense of respect for safety procedures and regulations
- Be able to embrace new techniques and technologies
- Be able to work under pressure
- Have a good work ethic and be goal oriented
- Have a sense of adventure and be able to spend extended periods of time away from home
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality and privacy are essential
- A total team player, results driven and prepared to contribute to the wider Bissa objectives in an energetic and proactive manner.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement culture
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Good proficiency in English, French will be beneficial
- Cross-Cultural Communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Safety of which at least 8 years in mining, 4 years at managerial roles
- Significant experience in implementation in Safety Management Systems
- Advanced Risk analysis and critical control monitoring will be highly regarded
We offer:
- Work location: Bissa Gold SA, Burkina-Faso
- Work schedule: 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off
- Competitive package of salary, benefits and annual bonus scheme
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