To assist in responding to all emergencies on-site in a safe, timeous and professional manner, as stated in the Ahafo North Emergency plan.
In This Role You Will:

ERT Program and System Response

• Assist in providing an effective response to the Ahafo North Emergency Rescue Plan system and programs, including but not limited to high-risk activities including working at heights, confined space entry, managing hazardous chemicals (i.e. transfer of cyanide), fire, injuries, water rescue and recoveries.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures and protocols for all Emergency Response activities.

ERT Training

• Receive formalised Fire Safety Training at Ahafo North.
• Attend training and development programmes to effectively deal with emergency situations (i.e. in Advanced First Aid, Extrication, Fire Fighting, Confined Space Rescue and High Angle Rope Rescue).
• Contribute to providing input into hazard and risk assessments and vulnerability to human life, equipment and company assets.

ERT Equipment Maintenance

• Assist in conducting ERT equipment inspections to identify any potential defects or malfunctions.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating any ERT equipment that may need to be serviced.

ERT Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Work together with fellow ERT Members to swiftly respond to existing response plans, depending on the type of emergency faced.
• Provide feedback to the ERT Member on any outstanding PPE requirements to effectively address emergency situations.

ERT Data Entry and Reporting 

• Document and file all reports for easy access.

ERT Operational Execution

• Participate in regular drills to reinforce training activities.
• Assist in identifying and reporting on Safety, Environment and Community hazards.
• Participate in the control of these hazards.
• Run all rescue and recovery activities relating to both individuals and property, by responding to emergency calls from the SCC timeously.
• Participate in cyanide sparging activities to ensure the safe delivery of Cyanide to the mine site and avoidance of hazardous material disposal and its impact on the environment.
• Assist in providing emergency stand-by duties for bullion transfer, relating to the transfer of gold bullion via helicopter
• Assist in conducting all drug and alcohol tests on-site.
• Fill in the results from the drug and alcohol tests on the designated form and submit the completed form to HR for review.

Working Conditions

• The Position is located in the Ahafo North mine site

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Completion of WASSCE or equivalent Certificate.

Additional Knowledge:

• Firefighter I Certification is essential.
• Certification in First Aid is essential.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ working experience in an Emergency Response environment.

Technical Skills:

• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound organising skills.
• Sound incident management skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Sound mechanical tool skills.
• Sound test equipment skills.
• Sound information monitoring and management skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Assertiveness.
• Approachable.
• Team player.
• Dedicated.
• Endurance.
• Reliable.
• Resilient.