Health & Safety Coordinator
Job Description
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Dimensions
About This Role
To assist in building, implementing and overseeing the Health and Safety programs and initiatives for the site.
In This Role You Will
HS Standard, Procedural and Program Development
Facilitate the development and review of Health and Safety standards and procedures, in accordance with site, Newmont and local Ghanaian regulations and legislation.
Work with department managers to design, develop and administer Newmont programs that link to the current Health and Safety strategy to protect employees from work hazards and prevent incidents/accidents.
Facilitate and promote the adoption of new Health and Safety programs and practices.
HS Operational Execution
Facilitate inspections to verify that Health and Safety requirements and governmental legislation is being followed at all times.
Provide technical expertise in investigating Health and Safety events.
Write reports documenting the findings of the Health and Safety investigations.
Facilitate Health and Safety audits, risk assessments, reviews and inspections.
Coordinate the integration of Health and Safety activities into production efforts.
Administer internal Health and Safety consulting services to Newmont line management.
Act in the capacity of a team leader for task forces and teams, as and when required.
Partner with site leadership to optimise the on-site safety programs and systems.
Facilitate post-activity reviews to determine if all employees are adequately trained and coached to perform their roles effectively.
HS Reporting, Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Facilitate event investigations to identify control failures, root causes and appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
Identify potentially hazardous situations and report to the department owner for immediate action and correction.
Maintain and report on Health and Safety records and statistics.
Monitor, analyse and suggest improvements from lead and lag Health and Safety indicators.
Review internal and external Health and Safety reports within the contractor areas that need improvement; and implement measures to minimise the occurrence of unfavourable incidents.
Highlight non-compliance violations perpetrated by employees and bring this to the department head immediate attention.
HS Stakeholder Management, Communication and Capacity Development
Assist line management regarding Health and Safety hazard identification exercises, risk management processes, safety rules, regulations and trends.
Staff Supervision
Provide coaching and guidance to the safety representatives within their allocated departments.
Provide guidance to supervisors within their allocated departments.
Your Training, Skills And Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Bachelors’ Degree in Health and Safety or Engineering.
National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
Additional Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of relevant local Health and Safety legislative requirements.
Sound understanding of Safety Management systems.
Sound knowledge and experience of risk management and loss prevention processes.
Additional auditing qualification is desirable.
Experience
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ working experience as a Health and Safety Officer.
Technical Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Sound conflict management skills.
Sound information monitoring and management skills.
Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
Behavioural Attributes
Safety conscious.
Detail focused.
Working Conditions
The job is located at the Akyem mine site.
Incumbent works in an office setting with regular visits to operational areas.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com.
