Mine Safety Specialist - Field Safety & Compliance Pro

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC is seeking a Mine Safety Specialist to support occupational health and safety programs at its Carlsbad mining operation. This role works with employees, contractors, and leaders to identify hazards, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate has industrial or mining safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coach teams toward safe behaviors across surface and underground operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years safety experience in industrial/mining environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work safely in active surface and underground mining environments.
• Ability to coach and influence employees without direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain field presence and engage workers on hazards and safe work practices.
• Perform workplace inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
• Serve as a safety resource for regulatory questions and company rules.
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and address compliance concerns promptly.
• Keep management informed and help develop corrective action plans.
• Support incident investigations with evidence gathering and documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety training for employees and contractors.
• Prepare responses for regulatory inspections and site safety plans.
• Mentor hourly safety coordinators and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases / electronic records

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC is seeking a Mine Safety Specialist to support occupational health and safety programs at its Carlsbad mining operation. This role works with employees, contractors, and leaders to identify hazards, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate has industrial or mining safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coach teams toward safe behaviors across surface and underground operations.