Health & Safety Manager

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

PTO

STI

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Health & Safety Manager for the Cripple Creek & Victor operations. You will lead safety programs, manage the safety team, and ensure compliance with SSR standards and government regulations.

The role involves incident data analysis, emergency planning, and industrial hygiene oversight at a high-altitude mine site, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health plus 7 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is required.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. safety regulations and loss control philosophies.
• Ability to develop relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and train safety staff to ensure competency in managing people and programs.
• Ensure safety standards and programs are implemented and maintained at CC&V.
• Implement emergency response procedures and maintain equipment and personnel.
• Oversee the site industrial hygiene program and training initiatives.
• Analyze data from incidents and inspections to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports for site management, government agencies, and corporate leadership.
• Coordinate health, safety, and loss prevention with regulatory organizations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge (US safety regs)

Leadership and team development

Safety and loss prevention

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Mining industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

10+ years of progressive relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Health & Safety Manager provides leadership and direction for health, safety, and loss prevention programs at SSR Mining’s Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) operations. This role plans, develops, implements, and maintains programs designed to prevent workplace incidents and losses while supporting compliance with SSR Mining standards and applicable government regulations. The Health & Safety Manager leads the site safety team, oversees emergency response and industrial hygiene programs, analyzes safety performance and incident data, and advises site leadership on safety requirements, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Day to Day:

• Develop, supervise, and train safety staff to ensure a high degree of competency in managing people and programs.
• Manage departmental administrative responsibilities, including work schedules, time off for direct reports, budgets and costs, projects, goals and objectives, and personnel matters.
• Ensure SSR Mining occupational health, safety, and loss prevention standards and programs are effectively implemented and maintained at CC&V.
• Implement and maintain emergency response procedures and ensure appropriate emergency equipment and personnel are available in the event of an emergency.
• Implement and maintain the site industrial hygiene program.
• Advise site management regarding safety rules, regulations, trends, statistics, and compliance with applicable policies and requirements.
• Analyze data from incident investigations, observations, inspections, and other sources to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements when needed.
• Prepare reports and presentations for site management, government agencies, and corporate leadership.
• Develop and support implementation of safety procedures and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Coordinate health, safety, and loss prevention matters with applicable governmental and regulatory organizations, as authorized by site and senior management.
• Assist in the implementation of health, safety, and loss prevention training programs.
• Maintain records of safety and loss control compliance through firsthand inspections and information gathered by departmental employees.
• Communicate loss control philosophies and practices to site management to support the reduction of workplace incidents and losses.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Is this You??

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field, plus a minimum of 7 years of progressive relevant experience; or 10+ years of progressive relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Must understand loss control management philosophies and have strong knowledge of applicable U.S. safety regulations, governmental standards, and working practices.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies responsible for safety and health is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, able to prioritize work effectively, and capable of driving continuous improvement in SSR Mining’s safety, health, and loss prevention programs.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to groups and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Working Conditions & Environment:

• This role involves working in both office and field environments, including outdoor work at an active mine site with exposure to dust, noise, industrial equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine operates at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 to 10,600 feet above sea level.
• Must be able to work at high altitude.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Health & Safety Manager role and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is $155,000-$175,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.