HS&E Advisor

ledcor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor's mining team has been a key part of our organization for decades, delivering mine reclamation, engineering, dam construction and full-scale contract mining across coal, minerals, or metals. We are seeking an HS&E Advisor to lead on-site safety programs and advise operations and clients on health, safety, and environment matters.

You will report to the Project Manager and HS&E Manager, applying professional HS&E practices with MSHA regulations, conducting hazard assessments,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in the mining industry as an HS&E professional.
• In-depth understanding of MSHA regulations and 30 CFR.
• MSHA instructor card (Blue Card) and formal OH&S education are an asset.
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively and influence stakeholders across project levels.
• Ability to pass pre-access requirements including background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Hazard assessments, inspections, and audits with reporting and corrective actions.
• Provide on-site HS&E process guidance to operations management.
• Collect and analyze safety data to recommend improvements.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, train teams on investigations.
• Support injury/illness management, return-to-work processes, and preventive measures.
• Facilitate site-specific orientation and additional safety training.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Education

OH&S education

MSHA Blue Card

Tools

MS Office

Job description

With more than seven decades of experience, Ledcor's mining team has been one of the key building blocks of our organization. From mine reclamation and engineering to tailings dam construction, mine facilities and plant construction, and full-scale contract mining, Ledcor's service offering is as vast as the projects we work on.

As the HS&E Advisor, you will report to the Project Manager and Health, Safety, and Environment(HS&E) Manager and take the lead in applying professional HS&E practices at your assigned project site. You will provide expert advice and recommendations to both operations teams and clients on health and safety matters. With your strong understanding of safety management systems, legislation, and industry standards, you will confidently apply this knowledge across various work environments with minimal supervision.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Hazard Assessments, Inspections, and Audits: You develop and conduct hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and perform focus audits of HS&E plan requirements, reporting findings and verifying corrective actions
• HS&E Process Guidance: You provide on-site guidance to operations management on implementing company HS&E programs and address issues related to emergency response, performance metrics, and safety systems
• Data Collection and Reporting: You assess the effectiveness of corrective actions from incidents, inspections, and audits, and analyze safety data to recommend improvements
• Incident Management: You lead complex incident investigations, identify root causes, and train operations teams on investigation processes and best practices
• Occupational Injury/Illness Management: You support supervisors in managing occupational injuries and illnesses, including monitoring return-to-work processes and implementing preventive safety measures
• Orientation/ Training: You will facilitate site-specific orientation to new employees and subcontractors, as well as additional training as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of practical experience in the mining industry as an HS&E professional
• In-depth understanding of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and 30 Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR)
• MSHA instructor card (Blue Card) and formal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) education are an asset
• Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively and influence stakeholders across all levels of project hierarchy, fostering cooperation and compliance with HS&E standards
• Ability to pass all pre-access requirements including clean driver's abstract and drug screen and breathalyzer

Work Conditions:

This is a site-based position in Northern Nevada or Central Idaho

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast-as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page . Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email .

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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