Emergency Response Technician - LEP (Fixed Term)

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Emergency Response Technician - LEP (Fixed Term) to join the Project Team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Supervisor - Emergency Response, you will be responsible for providing expedient and effective emergency services (in Fire Fighting, Rope Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Hazmat, Confine Space Rescue, working at Height and Ambulance services) and also maintenance of emergency equipment across site in order to minimize personal injury/suffering, equipment/environmental damage and loss of production in the event of an incident or accident within Lumwana Mining Company site / Lease area, township and community. 

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Respond to all Emergency situations across site if called upon in a timely and effective manner, in order to minimize personal injury/suffering, damage to property/environment, or loss of production.
• Attend all Clinics in a confidential and professional manner.
• Attend training programs to ensure optimum skill levels.
• Participate in ongoing education and awareness of BLS skills.
• Be aware of and carry out Fitness for Work testing and Education.
• Able to conduct Pre-starts on all ER equipment and operate emergency appliances competently.
• Undertake all duties as directed by Supervisor which include inspections and maintenance of Fire / Rescue equipment in line with company values, policies and procedures
• Adherence to safe work procedures and promote high health/safety awareness in compliance with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Conducting weekly standard tests on specialized ER equipment and compile reports outlining general status / functionality for the attention of Supervisor in order to rectify any recorded faults.
• All other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in rescue and emergency services in the mining industry
• Certificate in Mine rescue and emergency services – ERT Core disciplines (Fire, Road Accident Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Rope rescue, Confined space Rescue, Hazardous Material and Medical Rescue)
• Certificate (s) in Fire Technology Systems (Detection and Suppression) or Emergency Response Services.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) qualification – Basic Life Support or Chamber of Mines First Aid Certificate
• Good computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet applications. (Microsoft packages)
• Valid Zambian/SADC Driving Licence – Class C.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".