Cortez - Safety & Health Specialist

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

MSHA training opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Safety and Health (S&H) Specialist at our Cortez district. You will work with Senior S&H professionals to improve safety, lead investigations, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards while promoting a culture of safe behavior.

The ideal candidate has a related degree and several years of safety experience in mining, with MSHA familiarity and a commitment to training and mentorship across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field + 3 years of experience preferred.
• Associate degree in related field + 6 years of experience in industry preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience in industry with proven/demonstrated Leadership in Safety preferred.
• MSHA Blue Card Instructor preferred.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977 required.
• Prior knowledge/experience in industrial hygiene and OHH principles required.
• Prior experience in incident case management and workers compensation preferred.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and situations required.
• Prior experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while being both organized and effective required.
• Professional S&H certifications (CMSP, CSP, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise site management to develop and implement safety strategies.
• Participate in internal inspections and audits to address corrective actions.
• Maintain weekly/monthly overview plans for IH/S&H functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/company standards; accompany inspectors.
• Assist with health testing or IH activities as needed.
• Serve as a resource for investigations to determine root cause.
• Develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Maintain documentation and data entry in databases.
• Assist in risk assessments by facilitating action plans.
• Maintain involvement with division safety teams and trainings.
• Provide mentoring to employees.
• Lead toolbox and safety meetings and training sessions.
• Develop and instruct MSHA topics during trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

8-12 years of experience in industry with proven/demonstrated Leadership in Safety

MSHA Blue Card Instructor

CMSP, CSP certifications or other S&H certifications

Job description

Job Description

Are you a safety professional looking to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Safety and Health (S&H) Specialist at our Cortez district. The successful candidate will acclimate themselves to 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 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 and mentor to the site management team while working with Senior S&H professionals to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and solve complex problems.
• Participate in internal inspections and audits to identify conditions, behaviors, corrective action implementation/compliance, and/or training related corrective actions and needs.
• Maintain a weekly/monthly overview plan for Industrial Hygiene and/or S&H functions related to their assigned area or division.
• Work with all employees and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company standards and systems. Accompany division management along with MSHA and State inspectors during inspections.
• Assist with health testing or IH activities as needed.
• Serve as a resource for investigations to ensure that all incidents are accurately investigated to determine root cause.
• Actively participate in the development of effective correction actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in databases.
• 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.
• Provide mentoring to all employees.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions.
• Develop and instruct MSHA topics during New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, and Contractor Hazard Training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field + 3 years of experience preferred or
• Associate degree in related field + 6 years of experience in industry preferred or
• 8-12 years of experience in industry with proven/demonstrated Leadership in Safety preferred
• MSHA Blue Card Instructor preferred
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977 required
• Prior knowledge/experience in industrial hygiene and OHH principles required
• Prior experience in incident case management and workers compensation preferred
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and situations required
• Prior experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while being both organized and effective required
• Professional S&H certifications (CMSP, CSP, etc.) preferred

Benefits

• 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.