Director - Health and Safety (Mine Health & Safety Director - Underground Mining & Mine Rescue [...]

MDA Edge; Village of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Mine Health & Safety Director to lead safety initiatives in their underground mining operations. This role is crucial for fostering a robust safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing overall health and safety performance. As a key leader, you will conduct audits, manage MSHA inspections, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders. If you have a passion for safety and a proven track record in underground mining, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of health and safety experience in underground mining.
• Training in hazard recognition and control techniques.
• MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a strong safety culture.
• Analyze health and safety performance indicators.
• Conduct hazard evaluations and risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Underground Mining Expertise

Mine Rescue Training

Hazard Recognition

MSHA Compliance

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Job description

Director - Health and Safety (Mine Health & Safety Director - Underground Mining & Mine Rescue Expertise)

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Summary:

• Our client is seeking a Mine Health & Safety Director for its underground Zinc operation, located within 2 hours of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid.
• Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.
• Key Skills: Director, Health & Safety, Underground Mining, Mine Rescue, MSHA, Hazard Recognition.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a strong safety culture.
• Analyze indicators of the company's health and safety performance.
• Lead audits of processes and facilities to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Advise management on performance improvements.
• Develop plans, policies, or procedures for safety enhancements.
• Conduct hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Manage MSHA inspections and documentation.
• Evaluate company rules and policies against federal, state, and local laws.
• Communicate safety information effectively to all stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Must Have Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in health and safety within underground mining.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a safety culture.
• Training in hazard recognition and control techniques.
• Mine rescue experience.
• MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM certification (unlimited).
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and data analysis skills.