Superintendent, Safety – Mining

About the role

The Superintendent, Safety – Mining will lead the health and safety function for First Quantum’s Mining Business Unit in Zambia. Reporting to senior management, the role ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and global safety standards while fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the health & safety team, defining strategic direction for safety initiatives and programs.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems to manage workplace health and safety risks, including risk assessments, critical incident monitoring and near‑miss reporting.
• Maintain effective communication on safety matters across all organisational levels.
• Implement critical control measures to mitigate fatal hazards identified through risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the Mineral Regulatory Commission (MRC) Management Systems and other regulatory bodies.
• Conduct scheduled audits and inspections to verify safe working practices and identify improvement areas.
• Monitor safety performance indicators, identify emerging issues and take corrective actions.
• Liaise with government agencies such as the Ministry of Labour and Zambia Police Service.
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance programmes and promote health‑wellness initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Mining or Engineering, with a postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety (must be certified by ZAQA).
• Minimum 8 years of senior‑level health and safety management experience, preferably in an open‑pit copper mining environment.
• Proven experience leading large health and safety teams.
• Sound knowledge of mining regulations and occupational health and safety legislation.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and critical risk management.
• Health & safety compliance and audit execution.
• Implementation of critical control measures.
• Occupational health surveillance coordination.