Health Safety Environment Officer

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSALABS seeks an experienced HSE Officer in Elko, Nevada to implement and maintain the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System aligned with ISO45001 and ISO14001. You will lead field safety inspections, incident investigations, and training to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, PPE enforcement, contractor oversight, and on-site inductions, with remote support for Alaska.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in relevant tertiary qualification.
• Incident Investigation using the ICAM Method.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment certificate.
• Training in ISO system requirements and related disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Power Apps experience advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards; ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks, and assist training programs.
• Attend operations and production meetings to promote safety.
• Monitor PPE usage and safe work practices across sites.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and training teams to drive safety improvements.
• Maintain safety documentation and generate reports for the Global HSE Manager.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to influence people

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Degree in relevant tertiary qualification

Incident Investigation using ICAM Method

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment certificate

Training in ISO system requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong MSHA knowledge

OSHA legislation knowledge

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power Apps experience

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

HSE Officer

Are you a results-oriented leader with a passion for laboratory operations, quality control, and continuous improvement? Ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, growing organization?

Join MSALABS and play a pivotal role in managing logistics, inventory operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality analytical services to clients across the globe.

About MSALABS:

MSALABS is a global provider of geochemical laboratory services for the exploration and mining industries. We deliver a complete range of analytical services from greenfields exploration through to mine closure, including laboratory management, onsite services, and sample preparation.

We are currently seeking a HSE Officer assist with the implementation and maintenance of an effective Health, Safety and Environmental Management System required by the company to achieve and maintain required industry best practice and ISO45001 and ISO14001 guidelines and requirements. Support to operations should ensure that the Organisation complies with health, safety and environmental regulations while mitigating risks in the workplace

HSE Officer

Location:

based in Elko Nevada (Supporting Alaska site remotely )

Responsibilities and Authorities

• Conduct regular field safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA and company safety standards.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action

development.

• Deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks, and assist with training program
• Attend and contribute to regular operations meetings, such as weekly safety meetings and production meetings
• Monitor and enforce the proper use of PPE and safe work practices
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and training teams to drive continuous
• improvement in safety performance.
• Assist in emergency response preparedness and drills when needed
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and generate reports, which shall include all environmental parameters / indicators to the Global HSE Manager
• Provide on-site inductions, ensuring all employees and contractors are compliant and competent for the required tasks/roles.
• Maintain and manage critical registers, including but not limited to inspection schedules, hazard boards, calibrated equipment, lifting and slinging, etc
• Adhere to the company Business Code of Ethics and rules of confidentiality
• Provide HSE mentoring to operational personnel through presentations, communications, and knowledge sharing from incidents.
• Review and realign company and site procedures/safe work practices as necessary.
• Highlight areas where training/certification is required to meet legislative requirements, approved Codes of Practice, or industry standards
• Contractor management, including auditing, vetting records and checking risk assessments and training
• Assist and provide back up for workplace injury reporting and return to work plans including gradual return to work or modified duties
• Verify the incident log monthly and ensure the closure of all incidents following a robust investigative process
• Assist the operations team in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented
• Compile and distribute Lessons Learned, Near Misses and Safety Bulletins
• Ensure that all non-conformances are closed out timeously
• Working knowledge of federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, regulations, and directives related to State enforcement activities.
• Maintain updated electronic copies of the various Acts and Regulations
• Liaise with the local Department of Labor, EHP’s, MSHA etc
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, procedures, and rules.
• Ensure that occupational hygiene surveys take place and medical surveillance as per local legislation and monitor results to ensure that the Control Programs remain effective
• Evaluate and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through inspections, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines

Knowledge, Training and Education Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in relevant tertiary qualification.
• Incident Investigation using the ICAM Method
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment certificate.
• Training in ISO system requirements and related technical disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. (Power Apps experience advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)

and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health) legislation

• Ability to: read and interpret technical, legal and scientific documents, journals, reports, regulations and statutes
• Respiratory protection
• Knowledge on hazardous chemicals and hazardous respirable dusts
• Working knowledge, and demonstrated application, of industrial hygiene safety and health
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
• Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure
• Ability to earn and maintain respect by demonstrating credibility and integrity
• Ability to influence people at all levels
• Ability to make and implement difficult decisions, and communicate the reasons for them
• Self-motivated and works well unsupervised
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Broad knowledge of lab operations is advantageous

Experience Required

• 3 to 5 years Industry experience – industrial / construction /mining / exploration
• Working knowledge of fall protection, rescue equipment, lifting equipment, pressure vessels, fume hoods advantageous

Like to know more? Check out www.msalabs.com

MSALABS is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage everyone to apply.