Field Safety Leader – Mining Operations

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is assisting a mining operator in identifying a Health & Safety Superintendent to drive safety across the site, working directly with crews in the field and advancing our safety culture.

This role emphasizes MSHA and regulatory compliance, incident investigations, policy development, and coordination of safety training and audits while supporting leadership in continuous improvement and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Mining or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute
• Minimum 10 years of Safety & Health experience in a mining operation; 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role preferred
• Thorough knowledge of MSHA regulations, standards and compliance requirements
• Experience with emergency preparedness and response programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs and influence safety culture across all levels of an organization
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of a proactive site safety culture
• Oversee Safety & Occupational Health department, including staffing, training, and performance management
• Coordinate MSHA and State Mine Inspector inspections and corrective-action closeout activities
• Maintain understanding of MSHA regulations and ensure site compliance
• Coordinate investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses with corrective actions
• Conduct safety audits and inspections and follow up on deficiencies
• Develop and evaluate site safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Manage the Intelex Safety Management System
• Plan and coordinate site safety meetings and communications
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and testing programs
• Coordinate new-hire MSHA training and annual refresher training
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation and regulatory records
• Review accident and incident reports for accuracy and timeliness
• Address safety concerns and facilitate cross-team safety communication
• Provide technical support related to workers' compensation management

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

MSHA regulations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified MSHA Instructor

B.S./B.A. in Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Mining or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is assisting a mining operator in identifying a Health & Safety Superintendent to drive safety across the site, working directly with crews in the field and advancing our safety culture.

This role emphasizes MSHA and regulatory compliance, incident investigations, policy development, and coordination of safety training and audits while supporting leadership in continuous improvement and emergency readiness.