Cortez - Safety & Health Specialist

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, Cortez District, is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist to guide site management in controlling risks, lead investigations, and drive compliance with federal safety standards. The role emphasizes mentoring, IH activities, and active involvement in safety programs across the division.

The candidate should have a related degree with several years of safety leadership experience, MSHA familiarity, and professional S&H certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 3+ years experience preferred.
• Associate degree in related field with 6+ years industry experience preferred.
• 8-12 years experience in industry with proven leadership in safety preferred.
• MSHA Blue Card Instructor preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977 preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations and root-cause analysis preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured way preferred.
• Professional S&H certifications (CMSP, CSP, etc.) preferred.

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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

MSHA knowledge

OHH principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Position 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 preferred
• Prior knowledge/experience in industrial hygiene and OHH principles preferred
• Prior experience in incident case management and workers compensation preferred
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and situations preferred
• Prior experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while being both organized and effective preferred
• Professional S&H certifications (CMSP, CSP, etc.) 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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.