SHES Specialist

About the role

Orica is looking for an experienced SHES Specialist to join its Africa North team and work at the Tasiast Mine in Mauritania. The role works alongside operational leaders and site teams to build a strong safety culture, improve SHES performance and ensure operations are conducted responsibly and sustainably. It combines technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, covering program implementation, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SHES programs, systems and improvement initiatives
• Partner with leaders to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions and risk management activities
• Monitor compliance with relevant regulations and company standards
• Deliver SHES training and coaching to site teams
• Collaborate with regional and global SHES stakeholders to share best practices and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Degree in Safety, Environment, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (or higher qualification)
• Experience in SHES, ideally within mining, explosives, oil and gas or another high-risk operational environment
• Knowledge of risk management, incident investigation and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication skills in English, French and Arabic

Required skills

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures