Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate. At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

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Kinross Gold’s operations and growth projects span four continents, eight countries and six languages. With the leading growth profile in our industry, we have virtually hundreds of opportunities available for experienced mining professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.

In our expanding Tasiast Mine in Mauritania, Africa, we are seeking seasoned Health & Safety leaders to make a difference in developing, and maintaining large scale health and safety systems as well as industrial hygiene programs. You will implement and ensure best-in-class working conditions in modern camp facilities.

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Duties

• As a senior member of the health and safety department participate in the development of health and safety policies, procedures, codes, standards and programs.
• Develop methods that integrate safety performance into the daily goals, operations and productivity of the Maintenance department.
• Lead line management in the implementation of health and safety policies, standards and programs.
• Identify and recognize hazards in existing or future systems, equipment, products, facilities, processes, operations or procedures.
• Formulate and prescribe engineering or administrative controls in order to eliminate hazards and causes of exposures, accidents and loss events and to reduce the probability and/or severity of injuries, illnesses, or losses.
• Review, compile, analyze and interpret data from incident and loss event reports and other sources regarding injuries, illnesses and property damage to identify causes, trends and relationships.
• Prepare reports that communicate valid and comprehensive recommendations for hazard controls based on analysis and interpretation of accident, exposure, loss event and other data.
• Use written and graphic materials, presentations and other communication media to recommend hazard controls and hazard control policies, procedures and programs to decision-making personnel.
• Direct, develop or help to develop management accountability and audit programs that assess safety performance of the Maintenance department.
• Provide advice and counsel about compliance with health and safety laws, codes regulations and standards.
• Stay current with technological developments, laws, regulations, standards, codes, products, methods and practices related to hazard controls.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• BSc. in Safety Engineering or other applicable field
• Professional designation from a recognized professional safety organization such as the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (UK), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers or the American Society of Safety Engineers
• 10 years of related experience in health and safety in mining or other heavy industry
• Decisive with strong management skills, self-motivated and the ability to provide added value within a team
• Ability to communicate in English is mandatory; ability to communicate in French and/or Arabic is an asset.
• Very good oral and written communication skills. Ability to listen, persuade and influence at all levels
• Proficient in MSWord and Excel

This opportunity may be available as an Expatriate position depending on the candidate’s location and qualifications.

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate. At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Qualification equivalent to three years of tertiary study in management, social or human sciences, with five years’ experience in the field of HSE or teacher training and andragogy/adult education.
• Knowledge of the HSE field and the regulations and standards associated with it including a minimum of three years’ experience in this field; HSE experience in the field of mining is a plus.
• A good understanding of the field of adult education and the principles of designing e-learning material.
• Understanding of the process of designing pedagogical material.
• Sound writing skills in French and English.
• Competence in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional experience in a country in the Sub-Saharan sub-region would be a major plus.
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to communicate, persuade, motivate, transmit knowledge and prepare assessments and reports; the successful candidate must be a good communicator as they will be required to communicate with several groups and a large number of individuals in the company.
• Proficiency in French and competence in English. Knowledge of Arabic and local dialects is a plus.
• Experience or training specifically related to teaching and instructing is a plus.
• Ability to work in difficult environmental conditions; ability to work independently and to supervise training staff.

This opportunity may be available as an Expatriate position depending on the candidate’s location and qualifications.

BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur Coal is the largest individual coal production site in the NSW Hunter Valley. Located less than 5 kilometres from Muswellbrook, the mine produces around 17 million tonnes of energy coal annually for local and international customers, with production expected to increase to 24 million tonnes by 2014.

As part of a leading global resources company, Mt Arthur Coal can offer experience and career development opportunities difficult to find elsewhere. Mt Arthur Coal has an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development, is an EEO employer and encourages members of the Aboriginal community to apply.

Position Synopsis

BHP Billiton is offering an exciting opportunity for Experienced Shotfirers to join our blast crew here at Mt Arthur Coal. Committed to developing a culture driven by safety, quality and continuous improvement, your highly developed team work and interpersonal skills, combined with strong technical skills and an eye for continuous improvement opportunities will prove essential in your ability to perform this role. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, the primary purpose of this role is utilising your shotfiring skills to contribute to the safe and efficient drill and blast operation here at Mt Arthur Coal. 

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience working as a Shotfirer within an open cut mine. You are production oriented and focused on achieving results personally and for the company with your key focus on safety.

You will require:

• NSW WorkCover Unsupervised Handling Licence
• NSW WorkCover Blasting Explosive Licence (Open Cut Coal)
• A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace
• The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere within the work group.
• Current driver’s licence.
• The ability/aptitude to maintain high standards of safety, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance with mine working procedures.

If you have a strong work ethic, a “can do” attitude, shotfiring skills, commitment to safety and want to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply. Persons who have Shotfiring Qualifications from other authorities may be considered for these positions.

Employment Conditions

BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development. Supporting our Zero Harm philosophy, a demonstrable commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Community is essential.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol examination.