Asset Management Engineer Mining MHSA GCC Fire Risk Management Limpopo South Africa

Job Description:

Our client, a global leading mining company, is seeking an Engineer Fire Risk Management who will be tasked with managing the fire risk portfolio at the company’s mine and the subsequent implementation of mitigation strategies towards managing and mitigating fire risk exposure by: Driving compliance to group strategies (AA fire prevention standard), Site fire risk management and reporting, and management and execution of site fire prevention

Responsibilities:

• Ensures site compliance to the company’s fire prevention Standard and Company
• Ensures that all aspects relating to the Fire Risk Management Plan are duly researched, structured, implemented, reviewed and amended as
• Ensures that the site fire risk assessment is regularly reviewed and identified risks are adequately actioned by risk
• Site owner of the Mandatory code of practice for fire prevention in
• Leads the drafting committee in keeping the MCOP
• Is the site liaison for the annual external fire risk review by
• Manages resolution of GRC risk findings with site fire risk
• Implements sustainable strategies for the Inspection, Test, Maintenance program of installed fire detection and protection systems to ensure systems are ready to operate as
• Is the site liaison for Level ll and Level III group ORA assurance
• Manages resolution of audit findings with site fire risk
• Conducts Level I self-assessments against the company Fire Prevention standard and manages resolution of risk findings with site fire risk
• Ensures changes to plant and machinery that may affect the fire risk profile is assessed through the change management
• Manages the execution of the Inspection, Test, Maintenance program of installed fire detection and protection systems by internal and outsourced specialist
• Ensures up to date Fire Risk Management and Emergency Response plans are in place in alignment with operational ;
• Leads investigations into site fire incidents and conducts root cause analysis to ensure understanding, protection and improvement of fire equipment to eliminate the occurrence of
• Manages the fire systems maintenance contract and contractor
• Ensures adequate capital planning is in place for execution of fire prevention projects as dictated by the site fire risk assessment
• Prepares the monthly fire risk report to site

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree qualified (Mechanical Engineering)
• 3 years’ experience in an appointment in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act Section 12(1) responsible for fire prevention measures in a mine
• 3 years’ experience as an engineer managing fire risk in the mining environment, or
• Holder of GCC mines with at least 3 years’ experience carrying a or appointment
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of Fire Engineering Standards with specific reference to NFPA/ FM Global and SANS standards

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent senior level opportunity
• Competitive annual package

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Ruan Roodt

Senior Consultant

CA Mining

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