Dispatcher, Safety

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Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

The incumbent in this role will be responsible for monitoring safety alerts on all Mine Equipment as captured through available systems. Further, the role will act as the main interface of communication flow between the operations and maintenance supervisors and employees in as far as safety dispatching is concerned. 

Specific Job Responsibility

At the helm of fatigue monitoring for the rigid dump truck fleet, the Dispatch Safety Controller will proactively action fatigue events depending on its level and severity, monitor field of view exceptions like sensors covered/report them to technicians and ensure the procedure is followed.
Assist in ensuring a safe shift Inclusive of Hourly Safety broadcasts, monitoring of weather conditions and lightning alerts, blasting activities and abnormal road conditions.
Monitoring of light and medium vehicle speed compliance.
Supporting the maintenance dispatcher through alerting equipment exception on Minecare.
Coordinate safety emergency incidents/accidents with ERT and escalate to key mining management leadership.
Track Pantograph faults and report to Maintenance. Number of machines reported and machines not fixed are to be also tracked at the end of each shift for record keeping and improvements.
Live Monitoring using DSS, Geotab, Tyre sense and 360 systems.
Communicate lightning alerts across channels.
Enter all the Pre-starts for the Equipment including all the defects and faults.
Track speeding events and report to the appropriate Supervisor
Monitor radar alerts and provide relevant information of alarms to Geotech personnel.
Review all equipment and personnel safety data for full data integrity, accuracy and reliability in conjunction with other members of the dispatch team.
Job Specific Competencies

Understanding of mine dispatch systems and operating software applications systems.
Knowledge of best practices and standard operating procedures in a mining environment.
Proficiency in operating computer-assisted communications and dispatching equipment.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Proficiency in written and oral communication including the English language and any local languages widely spoken amongst members of the workforce.
Proven track record in personal safety and housekeeping practices.

Key Job Attributes

Attention to detail
Must possess Excellent communication skills
Problem solving skills
Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
Ability to multi-task
Personal accountability
Must be an active listener
Must be a good team player
Must demonstrate good peer relationships
Must be able to effectively manage time
Must be smart
self-driven

Experience required to perform in this job;

At least 2 years’ practical experience in an open pit set up.
Prior exposure to dispatch systems will be an added advantage.
Qualifications

Full Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum Diploma in Mining Engineering or its equivalent.
Certification of competence to work with the respective mining dispatch systems.
 

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