Safety Officer

Position Overview

Barrick Africa and Middle East is looking for a Safety Officer to expand our team in North Mara Mine, Tanzania. This role embodies Barrick's core values including integrity, accountability, commitment to zero harm, and building sustainable partnerships. We seek a dedicated professional to promote safety excellence and contribute to our world-class team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the North Mara Gold Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management System and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
• Assist Safety Supervisor in ensuring compliance with company safety standards and legal health requirements.
• Deliver visible safety support to all mine departments and contractors to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
• Help maintain the nine elements of Barrick Safety and Health Management System at the mine.
• Ensure site equipment is maintained with rigorous pre-start checks, scheduling, and documented faults.
• Facilitate risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and low-risk activity assessments encouraging a risk-aware culture.
• Conduct regular safety inspections across all mining areas, including contractor facilities.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations using approved methodologies.
• Develop and deliver safety training tailored for mine staff and contractors.
• Provide daily activity feedback to the Safety Supervisor and prepare timely safety statistics and reports on a weekly to annual basis.
• Perform safety observations to monitor compliance with safety standards and personal protective equipment use, providing safety coaching as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated and efficient safety operations.
• Participate in safety meetings, follow up on corrective actions, and review safety procedures regularly.
• Foster teamwork and clear communication within the department and with visitors requiring technical safety expertise.
• Undertake additional duties assigned by Occupational Health and Safety leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health System (OHS).
• Certification such as NOSHC, NEBOSH, or Certificate III/IV in Occupational Health and Safety.
• At least 3 years of mining experience covering open pit and underground operations.
• Practical experience with Safety and Health Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
• Proven skills in accident and incident investigation and reporting.
• Valid Tanzanian driver’s license with proven driving competency.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Additional competencies include decisiveness, initiative, accountability, resilience, analytical thinking, multitasking, high interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.
• Membership in Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including bonuses and tailored site benefits.
• Opportunity to influence and leave a lasting impact within a global mining company.
• Experience working within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performance environment.
• Access to continuous growth, learning opportunities, and career advancement across the organization.