Health & Safety Manager

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Northern Minnesota. This key leadership role involves developing a comprehensive safety management system for a major mining project, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mine safety and risk mitigation, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Annual Incentive pay

401(k) with up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar Company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurances

10 Holidays per year

Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in building safety programs.
• Advanced certification in safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year Health & Safety strategy.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Lead design of the Safety Management System.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering

Postgraduate education (e.g. MSc in Safety or Risk Management, MBA)

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Based at site in Northern Minnesota and reporting to the Operations & Construction Director, the Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading and shaping the health and safety function for a major mining project on a legacy site. This is a critical leadership role responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) from the ground up, aligned with the evolving phases of exploration, construction, and operations.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach, be very experienced in mine safety, and drive proactive safety performance, regulatory compliance, and a positive safety culture in a complex environment. This is a rare opportunity to influence the foundational safety culture of a high-impact project that is vital to the domestic supply of critical metals.

At NewRange Copper Nickel (NewRange), we act responsibly and strive to make a positive contribution to health and safety, environment, and communities through our activities. Being welcomed where we operate demands respecting Human Rights and Native American Rights, responsible social, economic, and environmental performance, and a commitment to sustainable business practice in everything we do.

Overview:

Located in the historic iron range mining region of northeastern Minnesota, NewRange is a 50:50 joint venture of subsidiaries of Teck American Inc. (Teck) and PolyMet Mining Corp. (Glencore) that is advancing two major copper-nickel-platinum-palladium deposits, NorthMet and Sunrise. Project activities range from readying the feasibility stage NorthMet project for a production decision pending clearance of mine permits to advancing the nearby Sunrise project to pre-feasibility studies and permitting. NewRange is committed to unlocking a new domestic supply chain of critical metals for the transition to a low-carbon economy and positioning Minnesota as a world leader in sustainable mineral resource development.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership, Team Development and Organizational Influence

• Develop and implement a multi-year Health & Safety strategy aligned with company goals, risk profile, and project phases (e.g. exploration, construction, operations).
• Promote a strong safety culture from the ground up through visible leadership, engagement, and training.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation, site-specific training, and job hazard analysis (JHA) programs.
• Serve as a key advisor to site leadership on all health and safety matters. Provide regular reporting and KPIs to leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Evaluate safety performance and lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve systems and behaviors.
• Champion the shift from compliance-based to risk-based, proactive safety practices.
• Serve as a visible leader and advocate for a strong, inclusive safety culture across the site and contractor workforce.
• Build and mentor a multi-disciplinary safety team, including coordinators, trainers, emergency responders, and specialists.
• Establish succession planning and ongoing professional development pathways.

Governance & Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain governance structures, policies, and standards in line with MSHA, OSHA, and international frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA (or applicable jurisdictional bodies), environmental, and corporate safety requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders and labor representatives on health and safety matters.
• Represent NewRange in audits, investigations, and industry forums.

Technical Acumen

• Lead the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Safety Management System tailored to the site and project phase.
• Lead site-wide risk assessments and implement controls for legacy risks such as old infrastructure, ground instability, hazardous materials, and historical practices.
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and coordinate emergency response procedures and training (e.g., fire safety, ground control, environmental releases).
• Ensure contractor activities meet safety expectations through onboarding, audits, and field inspections.

The above responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The incumbent will need to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive safety leadership and risk mitigation experience in mining, heavy construction, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in building or transforming safety programs and cultures.
• Deep understanding of safety legislation, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven leadership in complex stakeholder environments including regulators, communities, and unions.
• Advanced certification in safety (e.g., CRSP, CSP, NEBOSH Diploma) preferred.
• Experience managing safety in legacy mining environments (e.g., abandoned infrastructure, tailings, environmental liabilities).
• Postgraduate education (e.g., MSc in Safety or Risk Management, MBA) preferred.

Benefits:

• Annual Incentive pay;
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurances;
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits;
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA);
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA);
• Health Savings Account (HSA);
• 401(k) with up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar Company match;
• 10 Holidays per year;
• Vacation Pay

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.