SECTION VENTILATION ENGINEER | MINING CAREER AT KAMOA COPPER SA, IVANHOE MINES, DRC

Requisition Number: 246/KAMA/ND/Section Ventilation/Congo, Republic Of The/160920 | Country: DRC | Contract Type: Permanent | Location: Congo,DRC | Categories: Engineering

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Introduction…

Kamao is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Section Ventilation Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Minimum Requirements…

• Valid certificate of fitness
• 3 year diploma or degree in related field
• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Basic knowledge of Hazardous Chemical Substances
• Computer literate
• 10 Years in a Ventilation department on a metalliferous mine
• People management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of legal aspects related to Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene.     

ersonal attributes

• Mental alertness
• Good interpersonal Relations
• Motivated
• Problem solving ability
• Assertive
• Analytical

Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control

SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of Hazardous Chemical Substances
• Computer literate
• People management skills

Ideal skills required

• Practical Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.

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Legal/Professional registration required

• Member of MVS

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10 Years in a ventilation department on a metalliferous mine

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES/CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Good interpersonal skills, good communicator
• Self-motivated.
• Honest, trustworthy and responsible; willing to accept personal responsibility and take action to ensure successful completion of a task. 
• Show respect to all persons regardless of status, gender, national identity or tribal affiliation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to systematically administrate safety documentation.
• Medically fit as per company policy.

Job Specification…

Safe and effective Operation in the Department

• Audit results
• SHE indicators
• Standard and Procedures
• Repair turnaround time
• Availability of units and equipment
• Stock levels
• Accurate movement reports
• Housekeeping standards

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Occupational Environment System.

• Co-architect the Occupational Environment component of the Life of Mine plan in conjunction with the Mine and General Manager, ensuring optimisation and efficiency of resources as per mine design.
• Align Occupation Environment system and program to strategic objectives and corporate guidelines and implement/adjust accordingly.
• Coaching and guiding line management in the use and application of the Occupation Environment system and program.
• Facilitating investigations/audits into specific accidents and incidents, and make recommendations to change/improve work methods and practices to prevent re occurrences.
• Analyse and interpret mine statistics and other data to identify special causes and recommend pro active measures to improve on conditions.
• Implement improved methods, technology and automation as agreed to by management.
• Participate in mine planning and use of available data and systems to recommend pro-active measures to meet the requirements of the mine, Occupation Environment System and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency preparedness program.
• Ensure that Mine and Department procedures, standards and methods are followed at all times. Report any anomalies to the supervisor and the Chief Ventilation Officer.
• Implement and Maintain an Occupational Hygiene System ad ensure monitoring thereof.
• Suggest campaigns and interventions to address the intended situations prevailing on the mine.
• Understanding the Work Management of BPF and ensure that the system is in place at the Business Units to incorporate Occupation Environment into the Work Management which will lead to alignment with the mine procedures and standards.
• Guide the accountability for Occupation Health and related activities back to line management.
• Develop a Working Relationship with other functions on the mine in order to establish engagement and participation at all levels.
• Establish and maintain programs and measure to improve the health exposure of employees

Standards and Procedures

• Assist in developing and maintaining an environment where health and safety is of paramount importance.
• Ensure that procedures, standards and methods are followed at all times.
• Report any anomalies to ensure that procedures, standards and methods can be amended if required.

Conducting risk assessments on various concerns

• Stop unsafe working places and practices, submit a sub-standard report to the responsible person and ensure that a copy of the signed sub-standard report is filed immediately.
• Conduct risk assessment in the working place and make recommendations to the crew for the rectification of sub-standard conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments with relevant Department when risks are encountered.
• Conduct risk assessment to update baseline risk assessment.

Role Decisions

• Advice on ventilation control underground.
• Report unsafe working places underground.
• Preparation and design of ventilation plans and reports
• Interaction with relevant departments
• Allocating ventilation related tasks to sub ordinates
• Maintains good employee relations
• Support the induction of new employees
• Support and participate in training and development
• Effectively communicate with other team members and fellow employees Interact with other Departments to avoid conflict and to foster teamwork.

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Deadline: 15 October 2020

Should you do not hear from us after 20 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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