Ben Calitz

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Currently seeking Employment
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South Africa, South Africa
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About Ben Calitz

Ben Calitz is a Currently seeking Employment. He is proficient in English, Afrikaans, Fanakalo. Colleagues describe him as "Ben use to work for me when he still was with AEL Mining services Project Leader. One thing I learned from Ben is that he is a very serious person when it comes to his work and responsibilities. Ben always strives to give his best in any task give to him. He has the ability and knowledge to be a great leader."

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Currently seeking Employment
Ben Calitz Work Experience Details
  • Redpath Mining Africa
    Safety Coordinator
    Redpath Mining Africa Jun 2016 - May 2018
    Mongolia
    • Ensure to maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the Redpath/Dayan Safety System.• Advising on provisions to minimize safety risks, audit and coach safe working habits in the workplace.• To coach, teach and support the national Safety Officers and guide other employees in terms of workplace safety as well as health and safety principles.• Review the daily Safety Huddle presentations to ensure accuracy and relevance.• Directing accident/incident investigation procedures. • Assist Lead Investigators to conduct accident/incident investigations.• Performing all day-to-day activities according to specialist skills in terms of operational and training requirements• Support safety personnel in the development of work site safety campaigns and best practices.• Involved in creating, maintaining and communicating safety-related policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that it is followed.• Proactive involvement in ensuring that proper practices are observed in the workplace by frequently performing safety inspections in locations including job sites, offices and company vehicles, observing working conditions, equipment and employee behaviours to identify safety problems and take corrective action.• To record inspection checklists, record deviations and its controls, communicate and consult with rectifying parties. Follow-up.• Do safety reports and hazard identification and controls required to control these hazards. • Develop safe work procedures ((SWPs’) outlining the critical risks, identify and take account of all relevant hazards and ensure the controls are adequate.• Ensure that all required safety registers and records are updated and maintained.• To prepare and implement all the safety documentations, procedures and update as required.• Maintain and record compliance to client, site and corporate audit requirements.• Be able to do complex risk assessments for new and existing scopes of work.
  • Zinpro Engineering Zambia
    Safety Specialist
    Zinpro Engineering Zambia Mar 2015 - May 2016
    Zambia
    MINDOLA, ZAMBIA,SAFETY SPECIALIST, Mopani Copper Mines PLC• Develop, implement and champion local safety policies and programs in alignment with state operations strategy to provide a visible leadership presence in all work areas.• Drive awareness and accountability to influence others toward the improvement of operational processes to build a strong and sustainable safety culture.• Lead the safety committee and create and customize safety training regarding SHE policies and procedures, statutory regulations and proper use of equipment.• Train all new hires, conduct monthly safety meetings as well as annual refresher training for employees and keep records of the meetings and training. Perform regular safety audits on facilities, machinery, products and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and environmental concerns as well as ensure company and regulatory compliance.• Maintain and audit all DOT and safety related records for completion to ensure compliance regulations are met.• Act as liaison with all inspectors during inspections and then develop and implement strategies to resolve any issues identified.• Ensure timely reporting of accidents, near-miss incidents and other occupational injuries in order to investigate, determine causes and implement preventive measures. Conduct variance and quality assurance investigations when applicable.• Coordinate with management on facility improvement projects by researching requirements, providing options, obtaining proposals, evaluating safety and compliance issues and recommending vendors.• Attempt to cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. • Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  • Dra Global
    She Superintendent
    Dra Global Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
    Democratic Republic Of The Congo
    SHE SUPERINTENDENT, Kinsenda Project• Review HSE systems, plans, procedures, standards and guidelines. Provision of HSE advice and assistance for projects during the shaft sinking and constructions phases ensuring that Company HSE standards are being diligently followed.• Inspecting the workplace regularly to audit safety procedures and report findings to the relevant stakeholders.• Monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations.• Verifying compliance with health and safety regulations and ensuring all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.• Managing organizational participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections; providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.• Overseeing the safety of all the workers within the mine site operations.• Ensuring all risk assessments are being carried out to the policy of the company.
  • Worleyparsons
    She Manager
    Worleyparsons Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
    South America Chile
    TWP WORLEY PARSONS• Lead, develop and maintain site- SHEQ management programs as well as systems in written format and recording including through face to face contact. Ensure communication and team briefing for the continuous improvement of Site SHEQ management programs and systems• Support line management in delivering site SHEQ objectives• Align the site with the group SHEQ strategic direction, continuously bench marking the company's SHEQ Practices and Systems against Best Practice within the industry• Provides support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases)• Identify external S&H requirements and determine the impact they may have on the site• Align the site to clients’ behavioral expectations• Develop, align and implement policies, management standards, procedures, protocols, guidelines and toolkit at site level to identify and implement tools to allow implementation.• Identify learning Interventions to support implementation of S&H management requirements.• Facilitate external S&H audits and monitor and report closure on site audit findings• Investigate, analyze and interpret site significant incident findings to determine trends and review other applicable significant incidents and ensure all documentation is updated• Analyzes and interpret site behavioral monitoring and make recommendations on findings• Facilitate the development of the site risk management plan and all forms of risk assessment• Acts as a final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site and monitor implementation for both pure and speculative risks
  • Grinaker-Lta
    Senior Safety Consultant
    Grinaker-Lta Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
    Zambia
    Attending to all Safety Administration-Daily Documentation for use on Site, -DSTI, Toolbox Talks, Permits, Month-ed reporting, Compiling Mobile Equipment documentation packs for approval by client to use on site Implementing, Coordinating and auditing of OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 SystemsDevelopment and implementation of business practices that aligns with the organization’s long term strategy, vision and missionImplementation of processes, policies, systems, and practices that adds contributory value to uniformed business platformsCollaboration and liaison with senior management to identify and analyze safety, health, environmental, quality and training opportunities and requirements, identify shortcomings and implementation of agreed upon solutionsIdentification of key performance measures for the respective designated business units, monitors and reports on achievement of targets and revises strategies if and when applicableEnsuring all areas of the respective designated business units are in compliance with safety-, health- and environmental legislation.Collaboration in projects through the evaluation of applicable change management issues regarding safety, health, environment and trainingCoordination and collaboration with contractors at respective designated business units to ensure that safety meets with the standards demanded by ClientsRegular inspections of workplaces at all respective designated business units within designated area of responsibility to ensure safe working conditions on respective designated business units Updating of personnel database for Safety Department - capturing all relevant dates of induction, medical certificates, various training Incident Investigation OHSAS 18001 COMSOC 1, 2 & 3 Hazardous Waste Managment Mine Overseers Certificate Acting Shiftboss Blasting Ticket Onsetter / Banksman’s
  • Grinaker Lta Mining
    Senior Safety Officer
    Grinaker Lta Mining Feb 2010 - Aug 2010
    Secunda Thubelisha (Sasol Project)
    Implementing, Coordinating and auditing of OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 Systems and maintenance of applicable systemsAttending to all Safety Administration - Daily Documentation for use on Site Month-ed reporting Compiling Mobile Equipment documentation packs for approval by client to use on site. Maintenance of Checklists, Standards and Procedures and Monthly Reviewing and improvement thereof, if and when necessary. Incident Investigation and Improvement of the systems.Collaboration and liaison with senior management to identify and analyze safety, health, environmental, quality and training opportunities and requirements, identify shortcomings and implementation of agreed upon solutionsAttending to Induction bookings.Assisting with Training - booking of training sessions, updating Training Matrix, Training Month-end Reports, etc.Updating of personnel database for Safety Department - capturing all relevant dates of induction, medical certificates, various training. Efficient client liaison amongst the company and clients such as RSV and Senior SASOL Management.Coordination and collaboration with contractors at respective designated business units to ensure that safety meets with the standards demanded by ClientsRegular inspections of workplaces at all respective designated business units within designated area of responsibility to ensure safe working conditions on respective designated business unitsEnsuring all areas of the respective designated business units are in compliance with safety-, health- and environmental legislationCollaboration in projects through the evaluation of applicable change management issues regarding safety, health, environment and trainingManaging the disposal of Hazardous Substances through establishment of applicable documentation and appropriate training of employees in connection therewith
  • Shaft Sinkers
    Stagehand/Sinker
    Shaft Sinkers 2009 - 2010
    Russia (Eurochem-Project)
    Site EstablishmentPreparing the Site for Sinking OperationsDaily Safety Meetings_________________________________________________________
  • African Explosives (Ael)
    Project Leader
    African Explosives (Ael) Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
    Vaal Reefs, Carletonville & Welkom
    Permanent position as Project Leader for AELProject ManagementConduct Blasting SurveysExplosives ControlAdvanced Rock Breaking on Long Hole DrillingGive Training on Explosives and Blasting Equipment1. Contribution in developing and successful implementation of Rioflex-explosives in flat development ends.2. Participation in proving of the Treshhold Blasting-concept.3. Participation and implementation of Reefmaster shock tubes on Kopanang 9# Vaal Reefs, Driefontein 1# Carletonville, Beatrix 4 # Welkom. 4. Participation and successful implementation of Hydropower drill rigs, long hole blasting, Hilti electric drill and the Electro/hydraulic remote LHD.
  • Anglo Gold Ashanti
    Shift Boss/High Speed Developer
    Anglo Gold Ashanti 2006 - 2007
    Kopanang 9# Vaal Reefs
    Work on Reef Master Development Extensive Experience (drilling and developing) with HPE (High Pressure Equipment) drill rigs Long Hole Drilling and BlastingPump-able ExplosivesShock Tube Conversion in Development and StoppingSafety Meetings and Responsible for Safety in Different Designated Areas
  • Anglo Gold Ashanti
    Shaft Timberman/Deep Mining Developer
    Anglo Gold Ashanti 2004 - 2006
    Moab Khotsong 11# Vaal Reefs
    Shaft TimbermanMaintenance in and Around the ShaftAll Construction and Pipes in the ShaftWeekly Examinations in the ShaftAll Safety and Compliance to Standards and Producers
  • Shaft Sinkers
    Banksman/Stagehand/Relieving Sinker
    Shaft Sinkers 2003 - 2004
    Rustenburg
    Site EstablishmentSinking Shaft StagehandRelieving SinkerExtensive experience (sinking shaft) with HPE (High Pressure Equipment) drill rigs and machines
  • Shaft Sinkers
    Banksman/Stagehand
    Shaft Sinkers Feb 1999 - 2003
    Moab Khotsong Vaal Reefs 11#
    1999 – 2003 SHAFT SINKERS Moab Khotsong 11 Shaft StagehandSinking of Moab KhotsongSinking of the R/V ShaftEquipping of R/V shaft Sinking of Settler DamsDevelopment and Equipping of Inclines and DeclinesBanksmanSinking Shaft Banksman in R/V sub - shaftSettler Sinking BanksmanConstruction workerAll construction and equipping on 100 and 101 – levels (pipes, tracks and civil works)___________________________________________________________

Ben Calitz Skills

Mining Project Planning Contract Management Petrochemical Construction Project Engineering Engineering Inspection Supervisory Skills Commissioning Occupational Health Safety Management Systems Project Control Electricians Construction Management Coal Mineral Processing Gold Iron Ore Accident Investigation Minerals Iso 14001 Maintenance Management Piping Construction Safety Drilling Training Risk Assessment Ehs Incident Investigation Behavior Based Safety Industrial Safety Epc Environmental Management Systems Gas Workplace Safety

Ben Calitz Education Details

  • Klerksdorp College
    Klerksdorp College
  • Orkney High
    Orkney High

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Ben Calitz attended Klerksdorp College, Orkney High.

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