Opermin is urgently seeking a qualified Safety Officer to join their underground copper mining operations in Chililabombwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in underground mining safety who are ready to start immediately. If you are looking for safety officer underground jobs in Chililabombwe, this full-time position offers a chance to contribute to a leading mining environment with strong health and safety standards.

About the Role – Safety Officer Underground Jobs in Chililabombwe

As a Safety Officer at Opermin’s underground copper mine, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with mining safety legislation and company policies. The position requires hands-on experience in risk management, incident investigation, and hazard control specific to underground hard-rock mining.

Location: Chililabombwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Industry: Underground Copper Mining

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: Immediate

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognised safety qualification.
• 3 to 5 years of safety experience in underground hard-rock mining, with preference for Copperbelt mining operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mines and Minerals Development Act, Mining Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act of Zambia, and Mines Safety Department requirements.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments (HIRA/JHA), Planned Task Observations, incident investigations (ICAM/RCA), and safety inspections.
• Strong understanding of underground hazards and controls, including ground control, ventilation, barring down, explosives handling, trackless mobile machinery, and confined spaces.
• Valid First Aid certification and medical fitness for underground work.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and computer skills.

Additional Advantage

• Training in Mine Rescue or Proto techniques.

• Maintaining a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with mining safety legislation and company policies.
• Hands-on experience in risk management, incident investigation, and hazard control specific to underground hard-rock mining.
• Conducting risk assessments (HIRA/JHA), Planned Task Observations, incident investigations (ICAM/RCA), and safety inspections.
• Ensuring strong understanding of underground hazards and controls, including ground control, ventilation, barring down, explosives handling, trackless mobile machinery, and confined spaces.

• Risk management
• Incident investigation
• Hazard control
• Risk assessments (HIRA/JHA)
• Planned Task Observations
• Incident investigations (ICAM/RCA)
• Safety inspections
• Underground hazards and controls
• Ground control
• Ventilation
• Barring down
• Explosives handling
• Trackless mobile machinery
• Confined spaces
• First Aid
• Communication
• Reporting
• Computer skills
• Mine Rescue
• Proto techniques

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognised safety qualification.
• Valid First Aid certification
• Medical fitness for underground work.