Responsibilities
- Develop KoBold's DRC HSE strategy and drive performance across all DRC operations, aligning with corporate sustainability and zero-harm objectives
- Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, and communication at all organizational levels and across the Congolese and expatriate workforce
- Design, implement, and continuously improve the DRC HSE management system, including policies, standards, procedures, and field-level tools appropriate to the demands of large-scale exploration and development operations
- Develop, review, and implement HSE policies, standards, and procedures consistent with applicable DRC regulations and KoBold's global standards; serve as KoBold's primary liaison with DRC mining and environmental regulatory authorities
- Provide technical HSE expertise and guidance to operational leaders, supervisors, and front-line employees across all active programs
- Develop and maintain project-specific HSE execution plans and emergency response plans for all active field programs, including drilling campaigns, camp operations, and contractor-heavy scopes across the DRC portfolio
- Develop HSE training strategy for DRC and deliver training when required
- Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure adherence to HSE policies and DRC legal requirements; enforce compliance with DRC mining and environmental regulations, including inspection of mining equipment for statutory compliance
- Drive root cause analysis investigations for all incidents, near misses, and non-conformances; ensure corrective action plans are documented, assigned, tracked, and closed
- Oversee incident reporting and tracking systems; act as focal point for incident management and lessons-learned dissemination across the organization
- Collect, manage, and analyze HSE performance data; maintain reporting on both leading indicators (observation rates, near-miss frequency, training completion, critical control verification) and lagging indicators (TRIR, LTIR); prepare and submit regular HSE performance reports to leadership and regulatory bodies
- Build genuine HSE capability within the Congolese workforce and contractor base
- Develop and maintain contractor HSE pre-qualification requirements; review and approve contractor HSE management plans and performance throughout program execution
- Monitor and report on environmental performance including waste management, water usage, and emissions; support initiatives that minimize environmental impact and advance KoBold's sustainability commitments
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to live and work within the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification (CRSP, CSP, CMIOSH); NEBOSH General Certificate minimum
- 10+ years of progressive HSE experience with at least 5 years in a senior role within the African mining sector
- Must have demonstrated experience in the DRC operating environment
- Expert knowledge of DRC HSE legislation, the 2018 Code Minier and its environmental and safety provisions, and applicable regulatory reporting obligations
- Proven track record building and leading HSE teams in remote and complex African operating environments
- Advanced incident investigation certification: ICAM, TapRooT, or equivalent
- ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 internal or lead auditor certification
- Full professional proficiency in English and French
- Advanced First Aid certification; medically fit for moderately strenuous activity in a remote environment
- Strong people leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels and across all disciplines of an organization
- Ability to drive a manual vehicle
Nice to Have
- Swahili or Lingala
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- All candidates must be legally authorized to live and work within Democratic Republic of Congo
- Contract: Indefinite
