Field Health & Safety Lead – Mining Drilling

Turner Mining Group; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist to support a mining client’s exploration drilling programs and fieldwork near Elko, Nevada. This is a hands-on field role: more than 70% on site.

You’ll provide H&S oversight at drill sites, ensure critical controls are in place, and help contractors and crews work safely. The role includes field oversight, risk assessments, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance with OSHA/MSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of H&S experience in mining or heavy industry (field-based preferred).
• Working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA requirements for exploration and field work.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience driving 4WD vehicles on unpaved and remote roads.
• Able to work in remote locations, with rotational/extended field schedules when needed.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drill rigs and work areas against drilling and H&S standards, tracking findings until closed out.
• Complete critical control verifications for fatal risks and life-saving controls for drilling, vehicles and field work.
• Lead or attend pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, and deliver site-specific safety briefings.
• Observe and coach field-level risk assessments.
• Deliver H&S onboarding and site orientation for new contractors and personnel.
• Verify contractors follow client standards and approved safety plans.
• Check training and competency records on site against the matrix.
• Review formal risk assessments for new or changing field activities and flag gaps.
• Verify emergency readiness at each site: ERP posted/current, comms devices working, first aid and fire equipment in place, evacuation routes known.
• Take part in or lead emergency drills at field sites.
• Encourage near-miss and hazard reporting; submit inspection and incident data on time.
• Send weekly field H&S updates to the regional safety lead.
• Support compliance with OSHA, MSHA and state regulations during field work.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Safety/OH

Job description

Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist to support a mining client’s exploration drilling programs and fieldwork near Elko, Nevada. This is a hands-on field role: more than 70% on site.

You’ll provide H&S oversight at drill sites, ensure critical controls are in place, and help contractors and crews work safely. The role includes field oversight, risk assessments, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance with OSHA/MSHA requirements.