Capital Projects Safety & Health Lead

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution and

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist for the Capital Projects team. The role focuses on implementing safety strategies, mentoring site teams, and coordinating inspections to ensure a safe workplace.

You will support health testing, incident investigations, and compliance with MSHA/state standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and six years of experience in industry preferred.
• Bachelor's Safety Degree and three years of experience preferred.
• Experience in at least 2 divisions within mining preferred.
• Proven leadership in safety and strong communication skills required.
• Ability to drive results and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor and mentor to site management to develop and implement safety strategies.
• Participate in internal S&H inspections and audits.
• Maintain a weekly to monthly overview plan for S&H functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company S&H standards and systems.
• Accompany division management with MSHA and State inspectors during inspections.
• Assist with health testing and industrial hygiene activities.
• Investigate incidents using ICAM or 5 Whys and develop corrective actions.
• Report incidents and maintain documentation in approved systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Time management

Training

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist for the Capital Projects team. The role focuses on implementing safety strategies, mentoring site teams, and coordinating inspections to ensure a safe workplace.

You will support health testing, incident investigations, and compliance with MSHA/state standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this dynamic mining environment.