Occupational Safety Director

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti.; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti. is seeking an Occupational Safety Director to lead safety strategy across mining and metallurgy operations in Turkey.

The role requires building a world‑class safety culture, guiding the Safety Management System, and driving governance across open‑pit and underground sites. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in HSE leadership, a Class A Occupational Safety Expert License, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience in relevant industrial sectors.
• A-Class Occupational Safety Expert License is mandatory (Class A).
• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certifications are advantageous.
• Valid Class B Driving License is required.
• Location in Ankara or willing to relocate, with frequent regional travel.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Safety Leadership: drive enhancement of the Safety Management System to reduce incidents.
• Risk Management & Governance: identify, assess and mitigate high-exposure safety risks.
• Field Engagement & Incident Analysis: lead investigations and root-cause analyses across sites.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: monitor national and international safety regulations for compliance.
• Program Administration & Training: develop safety inductions, training programs, and auditing mechanisms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with site managers, leadership, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Occupational Safety Director

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent, leading organization in the mining and metallurgy sector. The company operates complex assets across various regions in Turkey, including both open-pit and underground mine sites, as well as modern ore enrichment and metallurgical processing plants. To support their commitment to operational excellence and world-class safety standards, we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Occupational Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Safety Leadership: Drive continuous enhancement of the company-wide Safety Management System to foster an advanced safety culture and significantly reduce incidents.
• Risk Management & Governance: Identify, assess, and mitigate high-exposure safety risks across operations while optimizing risk management frameworks.
• Field Engagement & Incident Analysis: Lead cross-departmental incident investigations, perform root-cause analyses, and maintain strong visible field leadership across site operations.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Monitor national and international legal safety regulations to guarantee full statutory compliance across all facility operations.
• Program Administration & Training: Develop and roll out site safety induction modules, competency-based safety training programs, and comprehensive safety auditing mechanisms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with site operational managers, corporate leadership, and external regulatory bodies to align safety strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (B.Sc. or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience within relevant industrial sectors. Experience encompassing both open-pit and underground mining operations is strongly preferred.
• Certifications & Licenses:
• A-Class Occupational Safety Expert License (Class A / A Sınıfı İş Güvenliği Uzmanlığı Belgesi) is mandatory.
• NEBOSH (e.g., International General Certificate or Diploma) and/or IOSH certifications are highly advantageous.
• Valid Class B Driving License.
• Location & Mobility: Based in (or willing to relocate to) Ankara, with no restrictions for frequent regional site travel.
• Languages & Technical Skills:
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.