Carlin - Safety & Health Specialist, Surface

Barrick Gold Corporation; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Carlin, NV, United States is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join Nevada Gold Mines. This entry-level role focuses on learning the Occupational Health and Safety profession while supporting site H&S professionals.

Responsibilities include inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and training development. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with diverse teams within Barrick's Nevada operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in H&S or 2+ years of industry experience.
• OSHA 511 and 501 preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ISO14001/ISO45001 documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise site H&S teams and implement strategies to control risks.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain documentation and data entry in relevant systems.
• Support risk assessments and training material development.
• Provide coaching and conduct toolbox and safety meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in H&S

OSHA 511/501 training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlin - Safety & Health Specialist, Surface

Carlin, NV, United States

Job Description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an entry-level opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Health and Safety (H&S) Specialist for Carlin. The successful candidate will learn the work environment and perform duties related to the Occupational Health and Safety Profession.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical advisor for and interact with site Health and Safety professionals to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and solve complex H&S opportunities.
• Actively participate in internal H&S inspections and audits to identify conditions, behaviors, corrective action implementation/compliance, and/or training related corrective actions and needs.
• Maintain a weekly to monthly overview plan for Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety and Health functions related to their assigned area or division.
• Work with all employees and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company safety and health standards and systems. Accompany division management along with OSHA, inspectors during inspections.
• Serve as a resource or facilitator for incident investigations. Actively participate in the development of effective correction actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures and ensure validation of effectiveness in the field.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry into relevant systems.
• Assist in Team Based and Formal Risk Assessments by facilitating, developing, and tracking action plans.
• Maintain and sustain active involvement with division safety team, committees, and operations.
• Provide H&S coaching, mentoring, and training to employees.
• Actively participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions, and develop training material in conjunction with NGM sites.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in H&S or + 2 years of experience in industrypreferred
• OSHA 511 and 501 preferred
• Completed time in IH role/trainingpreferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required
• Strong and proven computer skills in Microsoft Office required
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple complex systems and tasks required
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Experience with ISO14001 or ISO45001 documentation practices preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About the Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Job Info

• Job Identification 241334
• Job Category Safety & Health
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 03:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Nevada Gold Mines LLC, Carlin, NV, 89822, US