OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Safety Officer who will be responsible for recommending and implementing systematic, proactive, and effective safety processes and programs for the attainment of zero harm to workers, the environment, and communities, and will report to the Supervisor – Health and Safety.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning of PHMP Audits, monitor all actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure all PHMP-related documents are updated;
- Lead and implement a system of inspection to detect all hazards of the operation and report or inform (to) all concerned of all safety and health hazards;
- Monitor and plan actions for the attainment of Didipio Mine Occupational Safety objectives and targets, and compliance with OGC Safety Standards;
- Implement the Permit to Work system including the training and assessment required;
- Ensure incidents are properly reported, documented, and investigated to prevent a recurrence;
- Ensure the timely and effective completion of safety tasks, objectives, and targets;
- Ensure good relationships with regulators such as with MGB;
- Prepare daily reports of inspection and informing the department heads' concern and union/employees’ representative on the places inspected as to ventilation, sanitation, unsafe acts/conditions, and working procedures;
- Assist the training team in providing the employees and contractors with accident prevention and other safety-related training
- Assist in recommending, implementing, and complying with the safety and health programs in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by MGB
- Preparation, review, and submission in a timely manner of a comprehensive Annual Health and Safety Program to MGB including other relevant OHS reports for DOLE & MGB
- Assist in the effective implementation and continual improvement of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System; and
- Ensure the effective implementation of ISO 45001 Internal Audits.
