Emergency Response Team (ERT) Supervisor

About the role

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) Supervisor leads a team of up to four ERT Team Leaders to protect people, the environment and property from fire, accidents and other emergencies. The role involves supervising daily operations, ensuring discipline and morale, and stepping in for the ERT Superintendent when required.

Key responsibilities

• Manage ERT Team Leaders to ensure smooth operation of emergency response activities.
• Assist the ERT Superintendent with fire prevention, fire risk assessments, and inspection programs.
• Help develop SOPs, procedures and standards for fire safety.
• Participate in fire investigations, analyze causes and prepare detailed reports.
• Prepare monthly ERT performance reports and maintain all related records.
• Review and approve construction, installation and operational plans to meet fire safety requirements.
• Conduct plan reviews, installation inspections and permit inspections of fire safety equipment on the mine.
• Assume full responsibilities of the ERT Superintendent in their absence.
• Schedule and deliver fire inspections, training and awareness sessions for all mine departments.
• Respond to major fires, disasters and emergency medical service requests as a first responder.
• Coordinate disciplinary actions for Team Leaders who violate codes of conduct.
• Ensure all ERT personnel receive adequate training for safe performance of duties.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising emergency response or fire safety teams.
• Strong knowledge of fire prevention, risk assessment and emergency procedures.
• Ability to lead, motivate and maintain discipline within a technical team.

Required skills

• Aviation fire and rescue (KTDC ERT)
• Basic fire fighting
• Hazmat technician
• Motor vehicle extrication and stabilisation
• Recharging self‑contained breathing apparatus
• Trench rescue
• ERT fire truck operation
• LV pit permit handling
• LV site permit handling
• Hazmat preparedness for first responders
• Snake handling