Safety Advisor - Asanko Gold Ghana Limited

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.

Job Description

A vacancy exists in our Safety Health & Security Department for the position of: SAFETY ADVISOR

JOB PURPOSE

The Safety Advisor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines in the workplace. The incumbent will play a crucial role of promoting a safe working environment by advising on safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventative measures in all operational areas.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Apply key elements of the Asanko Safety Management System in various operational areas, such as Processing, Projects, Mining, Exploration, Administration areas as well as Contractors;
• Develop processes and procedures that integrate behaviors into the system;
• Lead operational teams in facilitating and reviewing Baseline Risk Assessments (Biannual), WRACs, JHAs, Individual Risk Assessments, and Take 5s, and ensure compliance as and when required;
• Develop schedules and conduct critical control monitoring with Supervisors.
• Conduct incident investigations using appropriate investigation techniques such as ICAM to determine root causes;
• Apply behavior-based safety techniques in development and roll out safety training, pre-shift information and other interventions;
• Conduct safety audits and inspections and monitor stakeholders for remedial compliance in line with statutory and legal requirements;
• Implement the Asanko contractor management procedure and ensure compliance in respective Asanko and Contractor operational;
• Ensure appropriate safety documentation and record keeping in accordance with the management systems requirements;
• Observe and assess staff who may be demonstrating signs of stress and intervene as appropriate by informing their area Supervisor/Manager; 
• Advise employees in the area of any potential threat and/or initiate evacuation procedures;
• Restrict access to incident scenes and surrounding areas and take necessary action to minimize any threat to health and safety;
• Coordinate further response actions with Incident Commander and local responders;
• Confirm safety aspects on site, including need for personal protective equipment, sources of ignition, and potential need for evacuation;
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant qualification from a recognized tertiary institution;
• National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate or certification from any recognized body will be an added advantage;
• Must have a MINCOM Certificate in Health and Safety;

• Must have minimum of four (4) years’ post qualification experience in similar role in the mining or related industry;
• Detailed 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;
• Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Sound conflict management skills;
• Sound information monitoring and management skills;
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills;
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Diligent with great attention to detail;
• Sound information monitoring and management skills;
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, database management.