COORDINATOR, ERT | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR4208| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Healthy & Safety

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PURPOSE

To assist in conducting professional and proactive emergency response training as well as Implementation of Emergency Response and fire operating procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure established company Emergency Response practices and procedures are upheld.
• Undertake Fire risk assessments before commencement of works as required.
• Prepare Training programme on a monthly basis and report progress.
• Update all fire inspection records and procedures on the site.
• Ensure all regular fire inspections across the site are done within the scope
• Maintain emergency preparedness and response procedures for fire, hazchem spills, & handling.
• Undertake incident simulations and preparedness drills.
• Ensure testing programs for all Emergency Response Equipment and detection systems are done in accordance with the Mining Regulation.
• Provide accurate and detailed weekly and monthly reports.
• Conduct basic firefighting training for all employees on site.
• Make follow ups on all hot works in high risk areas requiring fire cover
• Maintain Emergency Response Equipment including Fixed Fire protection, First
• Aid, communication and Emergency vehicles and Rescue Equipment
• Any duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of Degree in Safety Management- CIEH or Equivalent
• Advanced First Aid / Advanced Life Support Certificate/Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate.
• Fire Service Statutory Examinations Leading Fire-Fighter or Sub/Officers will be an added advantage.
• Fire Prevention and Breathing Apparatus courses.
• Holder of Class C Drivers Licence.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5-8 years post qualification experience with at least 3 years in the mining industry
• Able to command and control Emergency Response teams.
• Experience in Firefighting & Rescue Operation Procedures.
• Experience in Emergency Management and Crisis Preparedness/Management.

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Deadline: 9 December 2021