Geita Gold Mine (GGM) is seeking an Officer 2 - Emergency Response to join their HSE (ERT) department. The objective of this role is to provide support to ensure the operation of the Gold Mine is not adversely impacted by emergency issues and to maintain the site emergency response program to a standard compatible with international practice in a timely and cost-effective way.

Responsibilities or duties

• Respond to site emergencies and carry out emergency response activities during shift operations.
• Serve as an active member of the mine rescue team and participate in fire and evacuation drills for site operations and contractors.
• Participate fully in emergency response training with rescue team members, employees and contractors.
• Inspect, maintain and ensure safe storage and readiness of ERT and rescue equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and servicing of emergency systems and equipment, including fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire pumps, watercarts, fire detection systems and fire panels.
• Maintain equipment registers, comply with site critical controls standards, work to ERT objectives and targets, and support aerodrome operation compliancy.

Qualifications or requirements

• Certificate in mine rescue operation issued by an accredited authority or recognized institution.
• Knowledge of The Mining (Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Protection) Regulations, 2010, Part IV Regulation 49 Emergency Preparedness.
• Skills in fire fighting, rope rescue, HAZMAT, SCBA, vehicle extrication, confined space rescue and water rescue.
• Knowledge of fatigue management, driving and HRM1.

Experience needed

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mining operations across open pit and underground rescue.

• Respond to site emergencies and carry out emergency response activities during shift operations.
• Serve as an active member of the mine rescue team and participate in fire and evacuation drills for site operations and contractors.
• Participate fully in emergency response training with rescue team members, employees and contractors.
• Inspect, maintain and ensure safe storage and readiness of ERT and rescue equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and servicing of emergency systems and equipment, including fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire pumps, watercarts, fire detection systems and fire panels.
• Maintain equipment registers, comply with site critical controls standards, work to ERT objectives and targets, and support aerodrome operation compliancy.

• Fire fighting
• Rope rescue
• HAZMAT
• SCBA
• Vehicle extrication
• Confined space rescue
• Water rescue
• Fatigue management
• Driving
• HRM1

• Certificate in mine rescue operation issued by an accredited authority or recognized institution.
• Knowledge of The Mining (Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Protection) Regulations, 2010, Part IV Regulation 49 Emergency Preparedness.