An excellent opportunity has become available for an Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator with Boart Longyear Drilling Service in Mali.
The Company
Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling services and products to the global resource industry for over 120 years. As a result of the company’s continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for suitably qualified candidates to join the Boart Longyear Drilling Service TEAM in Mali.
Summary of Responsibilities
Reporting to the Zone EHS Manager, the Drilling Services EHS Coordinator partners with field staff, field supervisors, to provide a safe workplace according to Zone/Regional/Corporate EHS Management standards and Policies.
Specific duties
 Support/coach on EHS matters field staff, field supervisors, to perform their task in line with zero EHS incident policy,
 Routinely conduct work-place audits and rig inspections to monitor work activities and ensure compliance with client, company, and government regulations.
 Assist and/or lead start-of-hitch, daily/weekly safety meetings.
 Conduct post-incident investigations as required.
 Accompany injured employees on doctor visits to represent the company’s interest in the ongoing care of employees and their return to work.
 Partner with field staff to maintain the necessary documentation to comply with client, company, and government regulations.
 Assist with developing written programs to meet client, company, and government regulations.
 Enter incident data and other required information into the Global EHS Management System (GEMS)
 Routinely conduct workshop and living quarter safety inspections.
 Obtain needed certifications to perform necessary duties, and train others.
 Develop additional safety skills and credentials by attending selected courses and clinics.
 Interact with client safety representatives, as required, and promote Boart Longyear’s delivery of safe profitability and growth.
 Report to Zone EHS Manager, field staff and supervisors site EHS lead and lag indicators and review site trends,
 Assist in HR/EHS functions including, scheduling, evaluation of candidates, and training.
Remuneration
We offer an industry competitive salary package covered by the Boart Longyear Compensation and Benefit book and the local mining convention agreement.
Selection Criteria
The right person will possess or be working towards the following position requirements
 Experience and certifications in industrial health and safety as an EHS professional or,
 College degree with industrial emphasis including classes related to EHS and regulatory laws and compliance.
 2 years of field-related experience in the Drilling Services industry or, Equivalent (mining…),
 Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
 Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
 Willingness to travel, as required, to work sites, including overnight stays.
 Valid driver’s license with safe driving history.
 Exceptional people skills. Able to develop trust-based relationships.
Main Behavioural/Management system Performance Goals 2011:
 Set EHS management routines at site/field level and report to EHS Zone Manager on a timely basis,
 Establish efficient relationship particularly with Supervisors and Crew on the field (minimum one EHS proactive meeting at a regular frequency more than once a month),
 Implement ISO-OHSAS 2011 audit findings corrective actions within the site,
 Set up and execute trial on Emergency Response Plans to cover all rig locations assigned,
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae together with a motivation letter which must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above,
Applications should be submitted preferably by email, no later than January 25, 2013, to: Human Resources – Boart Longyear French West Africa – E-mail: flyblyfwajob@boartlongyear.com