Health & Safety Superintendent

Central Nevada Gold Corp; Nevada; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nevada Gold Corp. seeks a Safety & Health Superintendent to lead safety and occupational health programs at Mule Canyon Mine. The ideal leader combines technical expertise with field presence to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

You will shape safety strategy, supervise personnel and contractors, and coordinate with senior leadership to embed safety in planning, projects, and operations. A strategic, hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible safety and health experience in mining or heavy industry, including at least 3 years in leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and experience managing regulatory inspections, compliance programs, and corrective actions.
• Experience developing and implementing safety and health management systems.
• Experience with critical risk management, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and contractor safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and performance of safety and health programs at the Mule Canyon Mine.
• Establish safety expectations and accountability across departments.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance with MSHA/OSHA standards.
• Manage budgets and safety personnel, consultants, and service providers.
• Integrate safety into planning, procurement, and operational readiness.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and near misses and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Influence decisions

MS Office

Safety management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Tools

MSHA regulations knowledge

Safety management software

Job description

New company. New future. Set the standard for safety.

Central Nevada Gold is seeking a Safety & Health Superintendent to lead the development, implementation, and performance of our safety and occupational health programs at the Mule Canyon Mine.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of safety and health within a growing company. Working closely with senior leadership, you will establish priorities, build practical management systems, collaboratively develop policies for purpose, and guide employees and contractors in putting those systems into practice.

We’re looking for a strategic, hands‑on leader who combines technical expertise with visible field leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Health Leadership

• Establish and execute the site’s safety and health strategy, objectives, and improvement plans in alignment with Company priorities.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of safety and health management systems, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Advise senior leadership on significant risks, program performance, regulatory matters, and resource needs.
• Establish clear safety expectations and partner with department leaders to strengthen accountability and performance.
• Develop program budgets and resource plans; oversee assigned safety personnel, consultants, and service providers.
• Lead site‑wide risk assessments and establish processes to identify, evaluate, and control operational and occupational health hazards.
• Develop and oversee critical risk management programs, including verification that essential controls are effective in the field.
• Integrate safety and health requirements into engineering, project planning, procurement, contractor selection, site development, and operational readiness.
• Lead safety and health reviews of changes to equipment, processes, facilities, and work practices.
• Oversee occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, coordinating exposure assessments and controls with qualified specialists.

Compliance & Assurance

• Oversee compliance with applicable MSHA requirements, OSHA where applicable, and Company safety and health standards.
• Serve as the primary site contact for safety and health regulatory inspections, inquiries, and related corrective actions.
• Establish audit and inspection programs to evaluate compliance, identify systemic gaps, and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Oversee required records, training documentation, regulatory reporting, and document control for safety and health programs.
• Partner with environmental and other functional leaders on matters involving shared regulatory responsibilities.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and high‑potential near misses, ensuring root causes and organizational contributors are addressed.
• Establish processes for corrective action ownership, timely completion, effectiveness reviews, and communication of lessons learned.
• Direct emergency preparedness planning, response coordination, drills, and engagement with external response agencies.

People, Contractors & Safety Culture

• Provide visible field leadership and coach supervisors and managers on risk recognition, safe work planning, and effective safety conversations.
• Oversee employee and contractor safety orientations, competency requirements, and ongoing training programs.
• Establish contractor safety expectations and evaluate performance throughout the contractor lifecycle.
• Encourage employee participation, hazard reporting, and prompt resolution of safety concerns.
• Develop and report leading and lagging performance indicators, using findings to guide decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible safety and health experience in mining or heavy industry, including at least three years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and experience managing regulatory inspections, compliance programs, and corrective actions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety and health management systems.
• Experience with critical risk management, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, and occupational health programs.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical field programs and measurable results.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence decisions at all levels.
• Experience managing program budgets, external service providers, and competing operational priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management and reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mine development, startup, or operational transitions.
• Experience in surface mining operations.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CRSP, CSHO, OHST, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience building and developing safety teams.

Reporting & Collaboration

This position reports to senior leadership and provides functional leadership for site safety and occupational health. The Superintendent works closely with geology, engineering, operations, project, human resources, and corporate teams to integrate safety into planning and execution.

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located thirteen miles east of Battle Mountain and five miles south of the I-80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.