Emergency Response – Field Paramedic

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Emergency Response Para/Field Medic to join the versatile Occupational Health and Safety department Team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Supervisor – Emergency Response, you will be responsible for providing expedient and effective emergency services, including Fire Fighting, Rope Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Hazardous Material Response, Ambulance services, fire safety inspections and service of fire systems, to minimize personal injuries, equipment damage and loss of production in the event of an incident or accident within Lumwana Mining Company site / Lease area township and community.

Responsibilities or duties

Your duties will include but not limited to the following:

• Respond to all Emergency situations across site in a timely and effective manner,
• Conduct weekly planned maintenance programs as scheduled and undertake all duties as directed commensurate with skills knowledge/ training.
• Ensure all emergency vehicles, equipment and accessories are in a constant state of preparedness after pre – starts.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly standard tests on ER equipment in accordance with the SOPs and OEMs specifications/manuals.
• Compiling weekly and quarterly reports to the ER supervisor to reflect emergency preparedness, equipment availability and the general status of emergency equipment on Mine site and Township.
• Respond appropriately and resolve emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ensure inspection, service and maintenance of the site fixed fire system are operational.
• Provides timely updates of the fixed fire systems status to the ER supervisor.
• Must be familiar with safe working practices.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Must have Grade 12 full School Certificate
• Must have Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
• Member of the Health Practitioner Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver license

Experience needed

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience.
• Post qualification experience in rescue and emergency services, preferably in the mining industry (Nationally accredited qualifications – Basic firefighting, Basic Life Support) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Emergency Medical services, preferably in Mining Industry, will be an added advantage.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Responsibilities

* Respond to all Emergency situations across site in a timely and effective manner, * Conduct weekly planned maintenance programs as scheduled and undertake all duties as directed commensurate with skills knowledge/ training. * Ensure all emergency vehicles, equipment and accessories are in a constant state of preparedness after pre – starts. * Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly standard tests on ER equipment in accordance with the SOPs and OEMs specifications/manuals. * Compiling weekly and quarterly reports to the ER supervisor to reflect emergency preparedness, equipment availability and the general status of emergency equipment on Mine site and Township. * Respond appropriately and resolve emergency situations in a timely manner. * Ensure inspection, service and maintenance of the site fixed fire system are operational. * Provides timely updates of the fixed fire systems status to the ER supervisor. * Must be familiar with safe working practices.

Skills

* Computer Literacy * Valid Driver license

Qualifications

* Grade 12 full School Certificate * Diploma in Emergency Medical Care. * Member of the Health Practitioner Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

How to Apply

Job application procedure

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