A medium size copper mining and processing company on the Copperbelt Province is seeking services of an HSE (Health Safety & Environment) Officer on fixed term contract basis. This is a middle management position.

The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Officer shall be responsible for identifying, assessing and advising on risks arising from the workplace or work processes, recommending measures to eliminate or minimize and control the risks and implementing the measures.

The HSE Officer shall be responsible for preventing or reducing health and environmental risks, and improving quality of processes, and ensuring that the business is fully compliant to national HSE standards and that best practice is promoted.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

1.      Computer literate

2.      Attention to detail

3.      Assertiveness & confidence

4.      Adequate working knowledge of national and important international HSE standards

Requirements

1.      Relevant Bachelors Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

2.      Maximum age limit is 30 years

3.      Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the Mining or other fast moving Industries, but not a determinant for eligibility

4.      Should be an active member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia and must be a Registered Technologist or Engineer

5.      A qualification in HSE will be an added advantage