Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Job Description

The Authorized Task to Work Officer (ATW Officer) is responsible for controlling, authorizing, and monitoring all non-routine, high-risk, and critical tasks to ensure they are carried out safely, in compliance with company procedures, legal requirements, and mine safety standards.

The role is central to the Permit to Work (PTW / ATW) system, ensuring that hazards are identified, risks are controlled, and work is executed without incident. ATW Officer will ensure as well  that all underground mining activities (development, production drilling, ground support, backfilling, blasting, and related works) comply with approved mine designs, technical standards, safety requirements, and QAQC specifications.

He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Work Authorization; Permit Control & Hazard Control

• • • Ensure all high-risk work is properly authorized before commencement.
    • Verify that required permits (hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, working at heights, blasting, etc.) are issued and valid.
    • Confirm scope of work matches approved permit conditions.
    • Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is completed.
    • Verify hazards are identified (ground conditions, ventilation, gas, water inflow, mobile equipment).
    • Confirm adequate control measures are implemented before work starts.
    • Ensure energy isolation procedures are applied correctly.
    • Verify electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical isolations.
    • Confirm zero-energy state before maintenance activities.

• Responsible and accountable of all permits issuing

• • • Manages the area Hazard Board together with the area supervisor to reflect worksite risks.
    • Link the ATW to the relevant permit(s).
    • Arrange for the identification of equipment to be worked on with the Authoriser for ATW.
    • Provide support to the area during an evacuation.
    • Manage the issue and return of extra personal locks
    • Manage the issue and return of isolation locks
    • Communicate with operations once an ATW is closed, i.e. ready for unlocking.
    • Ensure compliance to the requirements of the ATW procedure SSH-PRO-100.2
    • Verifies that all personnel have been trained, accredited and appointed to work on different roles of the high risk activities.

• Manage the authorization in the work area for safe production

• • • Issues the Authorisation to work after verifying with the area supervisor
    • Administer all documentation associated with the ATW process, including document storage requirements.
    • Ensure the work group(s) and Authoriser for ATW has the scope of work clearly defined.
    • Inspect all locks, lock boxes and other isolation equipment to be in good order.
    • Review changes to scope of work and assess impact on ATW status.
    • Communicate with operations once an ATW is closed, i.e. ready for unlocking.
    • Where there is an associated lockbox isolation, confirm that the scope of work can take place within the original intent and boundary of the isolation.
    • Hand over ATW office and ATW Officer key to oncoming ATW Officer verbally.
    • Monitor compliance to stope note ,and stope fill note.

• Reporting, Meetings, Admin
  • • Prepare compliance operation  report
    • Authorization to work report
    • Deviation report

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• • Diploma or Degree in: Mining Engineering, Engineering; Occupational Health & Safety or related field
  • Minimum 3–5 years experience in mining, industrial operations, or maintenance, 
  • Experience working in an underground mine is beneficial
  • Strong knowledge of: Permit to Work systems; Risk assessment methods; Mine safety legislation

Competencies 

• • Strong critical, analytical and creative thinking skills
  • Strong safety leadership and decision-making
  • Excellent hazard identification skills
  • Clear communication and coordination
  • Ability to work under pressure during critical operations
  • Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.