Emergency Response – Field Paramedic

Job description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: RESPONSE PARA/FIELD EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY MEDIC

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.

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. 

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements

• Must have Grade 12 full School Certificate
• Must have Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
• Minimum of one (1) year working experience.
• Member of the Health Practitioner Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• 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.
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver license

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

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.