Safety Officer - Engineering

The Safety Officer - Engineering ensures compliance to legislation, mine policies, code of practices, standard rules and procedures in respect of safety issues in a designated area of responsibility. This role upholds health, safety, and environmental standards under the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and related regulations. It focuses on surface processing, services, and engineering environments in mining operations.

Day-to-day involves conducting issue-based and continuous risk assessments, hazard identification, and monitoring in the workplace. Perform safety audits, critical area inspections, accident investigations, and implement remedial actions. Analyze safety statistics, report findings, and propose initiatives to achieve safety targets.

Monitor application of health and safety principles to equipment, machinery, hazardous substances, mechanical/electrical energy sources, and electricity in the workplace. Advise on methodologies, provide on-job coaching to enhance performance, and communicate safety milestones and best practices. Conduct legal compliance meetings with safety reps and employees while ensuring adherence to platinum rules.

Join a winning team where our people set us apart; we are excited to have someone new join our ranks. Preference given to candidates from designated groups per Employment Equity Act, Company Recruitment Policy, and Plan. Contribute to emergency preparedness, occupational health, and site-specific mineral processing safety.