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Lusa Mubu

Lusa Mubu

Kitwe,Zambia

Summary

An Agile, Meticulous, Strategic thinker, Highly analytical, Hands-on Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental & Quality leader and manager with extensive experience within global leading mining and engineering companies, offering leadership and direction in relation to Safety, Occupational Health, Environment & Quality management. Managing Safety Occupational Health, Environmental & Quality regulatory and legal compliance to inform operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SHEQ & Facilities Manager

Barloworld Equipment Zambia
Kitwe
08.2021 - Current

Deployed to Manage QMS systems & attain ISO 9001:2015 certification, Manage Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality function for Zambia region, Drive Employee Wellness Programs, Attain Safety Audit Ratings through internal and external audits and ensure compliance to standards and statutory requirements, Facility management of all depots & sites with Barloworld presence (Lusaka, Kitwe, Solwezi, Lumwana & Kalumbila), Develop robust annual facility improvement & maintenance plan and execute Facility Projects.

Key roles are:

  • Establishing and maintaining a strong SHE culture in the organization through SHEQ training of staff, development of SHEQ Communication Strategy for all levels of staff to include written information, toolbox talks, and management briefs.
  • Advise and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules, and Company standards, including but not limited to fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, and site inspections.
  • Management of SHEQ audit procedures and ensure audits are conducted on a regular basis, and records maintained.
  • Contractor management.
  • Implementation and management of Safety Induction Program for new employees and visitors.
  • Management of PPE procurement process to ensure compliance for the entire business in Zambia.
  • Provide support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases).
  • Development of a Quality Management System to achieve an ISO listing, and to maintain such listing through continuous review and enhancement of the QMS.
  • Reporting on quality trends, including failed processes, recalls, corrective actions, and revalidation's.
  • Budgeting and expense control of facilities.
  • Building Management and Administration (Depots, Expatriate Housing, Guesthouse)
  • Motor Vehicle Fleet Management
  • Requests for purchase, issuance, and maintenance in liaison with fleet service provider.
  • Management of all vehicle allocations and monitor usage and costs, provide optimum suggestions on Fleet Management by cost centre.
  • Driver tests, initial and refreshers.
  • Coordinating RTSA disc and insurance renewals.
  • Driving of safety metrics for the region and cascading objectives to all departments.
  • Ensuring all annual regulatory compliance documents linked to operations are completed.
  • Driving sustainability metrics and continuous improvement projects.
  • Corporate Social Initiatives – Champion and alignment of company objectives to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Senior Safety Officer

Barrick Gold Corporation
Solwezi, Lumwana Mine, ZM
01.2019 - 08.2021

Deployed to ensure the Safety Section maintained an effective and visible presence in the workplace regarding health, environment, and safety management; supervised advisors within the Safety Section and built skills and knowledge within the team; assisted with the coordination and implementation of LMC's HSE Management System to a standard that was compatible with international practice and undertaken in a timely and cost-effective way.

  • Fostered congenial relationship and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders in Barrick's mining activities, consistent with Barrick's Community Relations Policy.
  • Provisioned advice, support, and coaching to contractors and employees alike in relation to the management of health and safety risk performance.
  • Conducted workplace safety audits and inspections across the site.
  • Administered safety-related documentation and records across site.
  • Monitored and reported on-site incident trends, audit reports, and corrective action undertaken.
  • Facilitated and participated in incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety forums.
  • Oversaw health and safety-related training and presentations.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of personnel where needs are identified.
  • Identified and implemented continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Participated in the implementation of ISO 45001 standard across Barrick AME sites.

Safety Officer

Barrick Gold Corporation
Solwezi, Lumwana Mine, ZM
01.2013 - 12.2018

Engaged to join the team in the implementation of Barrick Safety and Health Management Systems and Critical Safety Standards across Barrick Lumwana site, and maintain visible presence in the workplace in regard to safety, health, and environment.

  • Provisioned advice, support, and coaching to Barrick employees and business partners across the site.
  • Participated in the site coordinated reduction in total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) – from 4.2 to 1.2.
  • Facilitated and participated in incident investigations and risk assessments.
  • Conducted HSE-related training and presentations.
  • Identified and implemented continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Performed HSE monthly inspections across the site.
  • Contributed to the achievement of Barrick's most improved site in terms of safety performance.

Safety Adminstration Assistant

Equinox Minerals Limited
Solwezi, Lumwana Mine, ZM
01.2011 - 12.2012

Engaged to be responsible for the administrative coordination of HSE inductions, data management, and assigned administration work in the Mining Operations Department.

  • Presented toolbox topics on a weekly basis.
  • Participated in safety inspections.
  • Engaged in hazard identification and elimination.
  • Booked employees and business partners for safety inductions.
  • Organized travel, expert inductions booking, and departmental functions.

Safety Adminstration Clerk

Equinox Minerals Limited
Solwezi, Lumwana Mine, ZM
01.2009 - 12.2011

Engaged to assist with HSE administrative work in the Mining Department.

  • Filed all incident reports.
  • Championed the implementation of the Pivot Incident Safety Management System in the Mining Department.
  • Performed record keeping on all safety issues and incidents recorded within the Mining Department.
  • Managed and compiled weekly and monthly HSE reports.

Education

Certificate in ESG & Sustainability

TCCCAD
Zambia
06-2024

ID in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH
UK
03-2024

Certificate in Financial Planning

ZCAS
Zambia
05-2023

Cert in Financial Mgt For Non Financial Executives

ZCAS
Zambia
04-2022

Certificate in Corporate Governance

Institute of Directors
Zambia
04-2022

IG Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH
UK
07-2021

BCBED Certificate IIV Trainer & Assessor

Boxhill Learning Institute
Australia
06-2017

Diploma in Safety Occ Health & Environment

Copperstone University
Zambia
12-2015

Advanced Dip Human Resource & Business Management

ZIBSIP
Zambia
06-2007

Skills

  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Building Maintenance
  • Contract / Contractor Management
  • Risk Management
  • Environment Health, Safety & Quality Management
  • Facility Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Corporate Governance

Accomplishments

  • Led the implementation and certification of ISO 9001:2015 for Barloworld Equipment Zambia. The organization had been on this journey since 2015 and I managed to get the company certified in two years of being in the organization.
  • Led the Barloworld Equipment Zambia SHEQ team in being awarded a certificate of recognition for the effective implementation of Go Green Campaign to promote zero waste to landfill through recycling initiatives, prior to this, all generated waste was being sent to the landfill.
  • Was awarded certificate of recognition for the implementation of Occupational Health Program and alignment into Human Capital System. Prior to this, Barloworld Equipment Zambia's Occupational Health system was partially implemented and did not focus on the entire business operations.
  • Led Barloworld Equipment Zambia in achieving 0.00 Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate LTIFR against the target of 0.10 and 0.05 for 2023 and 2024 respectively.
  • Led the implementation of vehicle driver safety system, DriveCam, which lead to significant reduction of motor vehicle write offs due to damage sustained from road traffic accidents resulting in reduced insurance premium by 20%
  • Led the implementation and roll out of CURA, a system based program for management of Safety, Occupational, Environmental and Quality generated information at Barloworld Equipment Zambia in 2023. This enabled centralized management of information and generation of reports and trend analysis to effectively report on system performance to management. Prior to implementation of the system, generated information was managed manually.
  • Participated in the implementation and certification of ISO 45001:2018 at Lumwana Mine Barrick Gold Corporation in 2021.
  • Worked in collaboration with the maintenance department which was my assigned support department, in implementing a robust SHE Rep program in 2020 at Lumwana Mine Barrick Gold Corporation, which saw improved focus on SHE related issues and resolution with support from the department's leadership team.
  • Supported the maintenance and mining departments in 2020 at Lumwana Mine Barrick Gold Corporation in completing process risk assessments which resulted in the identification and alignment of critical tasks, critical controls and a formalized process for effective risk monitoring through inspections and planned task observations.
  • Participated in the achievement of the most improved site in safety at Lumwana Mine Barrick Gold Corporation in 2012.

Certification

Zambia Occupational Health & Safety Association Member

Currently processing Grand OISH Membership

Languages

kaonde
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

  • Nature and Game viewing
  • Shopping
  • Walking, enjoy participating in local wellness activities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SHEQ & Facilities Manager

Barloworld Equipment Zambia
08.2021 - Current

Senior Safety Officer

Barrick Gold Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2021

Safety Officer

Barrick Gold Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2018

Safety Adminstration Assistant

Equinox Minerals Limited
01.2011 - 12.2012

Safety Adminstration Clerk

Equinox Minerals Limited
01.2009 - 12.2011

Certificate in ESG & Sustainability

TCCCAD

ID in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

Certificate in Financial Planning

ZCAS

Cert in Financial Mgt For Non Financial Executives

ZCAS

Certificate in Corporate Governance

Institute of Directors

IG Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

BCBED Certificate IIV Trainer & Assessor

Boxhill Learning Institute

Diploma in Safety Occ Health & Environment

Copperstone University

Advanced Dip Human Resource & Business Management

ZIBSIP
Lusa Mubu