HSET Safety Advisor: Underground Mining Leader

REDPATH MINING; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking an HSET Advisor to lead day-to-day safety for surface and underground mining projects. You will interface with MSHA and state inspectors under the direction of the HSET Superintendent to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role provides guidance on implementing RUSAC HSET procedures and policies and supports operations with incident investigations, risk assessments, training, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• CMSP preferred.
• MSHA Instructor Surface and Underground.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Redpath Train the Trainer qualified.

Responsibilities

• Ensures site compliance with Redpath standards, MSHA/OSHA standards, ATF regulations, applicable state regulation and client requirements.
• Participate in and educate personnel in the Redpath Safety Program and Fatality Prevention Program.
• Communicate, coach, and assist the workforce to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
• Uphold the RUSAC HSET strategy for Health, Safety, Environment & Training.
• Assists with investigations relating to serious accidents or serious injuries, coordinates with site leadership, MSHA and client as needed during these situations.
• Support & train personnel in Incident Investigations for basic / root cause analysis.
• Supporting employees and supervisors in conducting risk assessments.
• Ensures all departments are aware of obligations with respect to compliance to legislative and client requirements, and conditions of the project contract and licenses.
• Provide support to the project by maintaining a constant visible presence in the field performing underground site visits to the entire project area of responsibility.
• Briefs project leadership team and supervision of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project.
• Ensure all known incidents are reported immediately.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up and completed in a timely manner.
• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the contract, and communicated to all employees, leadership, etc.
• Facilitates RSP training for new Redpath supervisors.
• Addresses safety-related complaints from employees.
• Ensures Personal Protective Equipment is being used and properly maintained.
• Ensure new employees are orientated to the project underground operations, and all required documentation is completed accurately.
• Must be able to comprehend and provide written and verbal instructions as required to perform duties in an efficient manner.
• Ensure safety boards are maintained with notices including but not limited to: Health and Safety Policy, Inspections and Audit results, Project Hazard Assessment, Location of First Aiders etc.
• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Safe Work Procedures (SWP).
• Serve as a point of contact for training related queries and concerns from employees and management.
• Assess the skill levels of personnel through practical and theoretical evaluations.
• Provide certification for employees on the successful completion of training programs, ensuring they meet the required competency levels.
• Conduct onboarding inductions for new and transferred employees, ensuring that all requirements of new / experienced miner training are met including MSHA requirements.
• If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Management

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

CMSP (Certified Mine Safety Professional)

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking an HSET Advisor to lead day-to-day safety for surface and underground mining projects. You will interface with MSHA and state inspectors under the direction of the HSET Superintendent to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role provides guidance on implementing RUSAC HSET procedures and policies and supports operations with incident investigations, risk assessments, training, and regulatory reporting.