Strategic Safety Director - Mining & Metals

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

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.