GIG Engineering Services Limited (“GIG Engineers”) is Ghanaian company leading provider of engineering and maintenance services to the mining and its allied industries in Ghana. With 15 years of experience, we offer a range of services designed to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency. Our wide range of services makes us a preferred choice when it comes to managing and execution. We have been able to render premium-class services to some of the world’s leading mining companies. Reliable Engineering and Maintenance Solutions for the Mining Industry.

POSITION TITLE: HSE Advisor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract

LOCATION: Ahafo South

POSITION REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Process Maintenance

The role in a nutshell:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) support and guidance to our employees and shutdown team on our client mining site to ensure compliance with our client company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Advise on HSE best practices and procedures to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

How you will make a difference:

Key Responsibilities:

Health and Safety:

• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to identify hazards and recommend controls.
• Develop and implement HSE procedures and guidelines.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and provide recommendations for prevention.

Environmental:

• Monitor and report on environmental performance and compliance.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and procedures

Training and Awareness:

• Provide HSE training and awareness programs for employees and shutdown team.
• Promote a safety-first culture and encourage employee participation in HSE initiatives.
• Attend daily safety meetings.

Compliance and Auditing:

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.

Communication and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit HSE reports to management and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate HSE information and updates to employees, shutdown team, and stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• This position is located at the Newmont Ahafo South
• Site based, working hours 6am to 6pm
•  5/2 roster.

What will make you stand out:
Your training, skills & experience checklist
Formal qualification (including professional registrations)

Qualifications:
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Relevant certification (e.g. OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in HSE roles, preferably in the mining industry.
• Sound understanding of safety management systems.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant local Health and Safety legislative requirements.
• Sound knowledge and experience in risk management and loss prevention processes

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HSE principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectivel

• Advance computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Sound conflict management skills.
• Sound information monitoring and management skills.
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Proactive.
• Takes initiative.
• Detail focused.
• Quality oriented.
• Safety conscious.
• Assertive.
• Team player.

Next Steps:
• Interested applicants should apply with the hard copies of application letter and CVs to the
below address or [email protected]

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION
GIG ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
C/O NEWMONT HR DEPARTMENT
NEWMONT AHAFO SOUTH PLANT SITE

• To ensure that an applicant is from the local community, all locals applications must be supported by the initial validation of local-local status, ENDORSED by a nominated Chief, a nominated Assembly person and Youth leader of the applicant’s community.
• Also, all applicants should be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with evidence (i.e., A COVID19 Vaccination Certificate).
•  Kindly state the position of application on the upper left corner of your envelope.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Deadline for submission is on Sunday, 7th July 2024.