Reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor, the Safety Officer assists in managing Occupational Health and Safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting a safe work environment.
The company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
Key responsibilities
Safety and health conditions and practices
- Monitor and enforce HS (Health and Safety) standards.
- Ensure proper usage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Provide safety training to the workforce.
- Report and address unsafe acts and conditions.
- Audit Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for work areas.
- Take part in H&S system audits and follow up on corrective actions.
- Follow up on corrective actions and update action sheets accordingly.
- Take part in the investigation of all incidents and near misses.
- Help the workforce with SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) related problems.
- Coordinate the duties of H&S technicians.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Identify and evaluate risks.
- Facilitate evaluation of the Risks identified for the purpose of determining critical Risks.
- Facilitate the development of Written Safe Work Procedures
- Implement and communicate hazard control measures.
- Follow up on the implementation of hazard control measures and update action sheets.
Adhere to safety requirements
- Comply with safety and work standards.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Report hazardous conditions.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Position requirements
- A formal health and safety certificate or diploma (BAC+2 Degree in HSE, Mining, or equivalent qualification)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in HS roles in the mining industry.
- Good knowledge of Ivorian HSE laws, legislation, and standards.
- French / English language skills are essential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
- Strong conceptual skills and the ability to develop practical solutions.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
- Reputation for integrity and ethics.