Dispatcher, Safety

About the role

The Safety Dispatcher will monitor safety alerts across all mine equipment, acting as the primary communication link between operations and maintenance teams. This role ensures that safety procedures are followed, incidents are coordinated, and real‑time data is accurate for a safe mining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor safety alerts on mine equipment using DSS, Geotab, Tyre sense and 360 systems.
• Manage fatigue monitoring for the rigid dump‑truck fleet and act on fatigue events.
• Report field‑of‑view sensor issues and ensure corrective actions.
• Conduct hourly safety broadcasts, track weather, lightning, blasting and abnormal road conditions.
• Monitor speed compliance for light and medium vehicles and track speeding events.
• Support maintenance dispatch by alerting equipment exceptions.
• Coordinate safety emergencies with the Emergency Response Team and escalate to management.
• Track pantograph faults, record equipment defects, and maintain shift‑end reports.
• Enter pre‑start checks, review safety data for integrity, and assist the dispatch team with data accuracy.
• Attend review meetings and perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Understanding of mine dispatch systems and related software applications.
• Knowledge of mining best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency in operating computer‑assisted communications and dispatch equipment.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and local languages.

Required skills

• DSS (Dispatch Support System)
• Geotab
• Tyre sense
• 360 monitoring systems