Fatal Risk Management Superintendent – SME

About the role

The Fatal Risk Management Superintendent (Subject Matter Expert) will bridge Barrick's risk management standards with daily mining operations. This hands‑on position focuses on proactively identifying fatal‑risk exposures, ensuring critical controls are implemented, and driving accountability to prevent material unwanted events and fatalities.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain Barrick’s 10 fatal risk categories, including bow‑tie analyses and emerging risk identification.
• Translate bow‑tie logic into practical procedures, assign clear role accountabilities, and monitor compliance on the ground.
• Design and execute Critical Control Verification (CCV) programs, conducting daily checks and coaching Fatal Risk Officers.
• Lead three‑level assurance reviews (self‑verification, management review, independent governance) to assess control effectiveness.
• Establish capability standards for control owners, manage succession planning, and ensure resources and authority are in place.
• Produce transparent dashboards reporting verification status, deficiencies, corrective actions, and trend data.
• Benchmark industry best practices, evaluate technology solutions, and pilot new verification methods.

Required profile

• Proven experience in safety, risk, or engineering roles within mining or heavy‑industry environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive compliance initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on practical implementation of risk controls.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence safety culture at a leading global mining operation.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.