Keegan Resources Ghana Jobs: Senior Safety Officer

Keegan Resources Ghana Limited is an Exploration Company that is actively involved in gold exploration in Ghana and at the moment going through the development stages of its well advanced gold exploration project at Esaase involving environmental, community and engineering programs. The Esaase project is an advanced exploration property near Kumasi with ongoing exploration and development programs. More information on Keegan and the Esaase project can be found on www.keeganresources.com

Job Description

The objectives of this new role are to develop and implement safety programmes in accordance with company policies and Ghanaian legislation. The job will be full time and based at the Esaase Gold Project site

Reporting to the GM – Health, Safety, Environment and Community, the incumbent’s responsibility will include:

Leading the development and documentation of risk management and standard operating procedures within a framework of continuous improvement
Leading and/or participating in incident reporting, investigation, finding root causes and taking remedial action
Conducting safety inductions for all visitors and new employees
Coordinating safety training for employees
Carrying out routine inspections of workplaces
Tracking and reporting progress on safety initiatives
Required Skills or Experience

Job Requirements:

A degree or equivalent in engineering or earth science discipline. A formal qualification in Safety is preferred
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a safety role in the mining industry
Knowledgeable on operational and technical issues related to health and safety
High degree of personal integrity and good communication skills

How To Apply

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Offer valid till October 11th 2010