Senior Specialist LFI (Learning from Incidents)

C40 Cities; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Learning from Incidents (LFI) to lead safety initiatives and enhance operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape safety protocols and foster a culture of continuous learning within the organization. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing LFI programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and engaging stakeholders across various sites. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the mining and oil and gas sectors, where your expertise will make a significant impact on safety and operational success.

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a technical environment, preferably in mining or oil and gas.
• Proven experience in investigations at project or operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for Learning from Incidents (LFI) programs.
• Implement effective LFI communication and engagement programs.
• Oversee safety and health principles application across assigned sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Conflict Solving

Influence and Persuasion

Education

Bachelor’s / Honors degree in sciences, engineering or related fields

Job description

Senior Specialist LFI (Learning from Incidents)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Johannesburg
Keywords: Safety & Technical, Support, Integrated Risk & Business Continuity, LFI & Integrated Assurance

Our client is on the lookout for a Senior Specialist in Learning from Incidents (LFI). This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a significant transformation journey, embedding operational excellence and setting up as a standalone and independent entity. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in protecting and creating value, with safety as an overarching and paramount value.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Specialist LFI, your primary responsibility will be to provide specialist support in the implementation and execution of Learning from Incidents (LFI) programs. You will take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. You will also be responsible for implementing effective LFI communication and engagement programs to share learnings across the site(s).

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles
• Implement and monitor group LFI programs for the assigned sites
• Guarantee accurate and timely reporting of incidents
• Support Level 1 to 3 incidents reporting, HPI/HPHs investigations for the site(s) assigned and cross-sites when required by group
• Monitor LFI KPIs for the assigned site(s) and establish an operating rhythm with key stakeholders
• Deliver governance routines to LFI programs to guarantee program consistency and adherence to group instructions

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s / Honors degree in sciences, engineering or other related careers
• 5 – 7 years related experience within a technical environment
• Demonstrated experience working within investigations at a project, operation or BU level in mining or Oil and Gas Industry
• Leadership, excellent communication skills, proactive teamwork, orderly work, assertive negotiation, conflict solving, influence and persuasion in decision-making
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail

About the job:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations
Focus: Health & Safety
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Johannesburg
Job Reference: LOZG1O-9AAC978F
Date posted: 12 February 2025
Consultant: Sebrina Grobler

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