Mining Health & Safety Leader

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nevada Gold Corp. seeks a qualified Health & Safety professional to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of safety management systems at the Mule Canyon Mine.

You will ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance, conduct inspections, and drive risk-based safety initiatives across operations. Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop training, oversee incident investigations, and mentor site teams to foster a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Mining, Engineering
• 5+ years of progressively responsible health and safety experience in mining, construction, heavy industrial, or related environments
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations, safety management systems, and incident investigation methodologies
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, safety training, and regulatory reporting
• Professional certifications (CSHO, CSP, CRSP, OHST, or equivalent) are considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Company's health and safety management systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA (where applicable), environmental regulations, and Company safety standards
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and lessons learned reporting
• Develop and deliver safety orientations, task-specific training, emergency response drills, and ongoing safety education programs
• Monitor contractor safety and ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements
• Maintain safety records, regulatory reporting, training documentation, and key performance metrics
• Participate in project planning to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into operational activities and site development
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response plans and interactions with external agencies
• Foster a positive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, field leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Mining, Engineering

Tools

Safety reporting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Nevada Gold Corp. seeks a qualified Health & Safety professional to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of safety management systems at the Mule Canyon Mine.

You will ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance, conduct inspections, and drive risk-based safety initiatives across operations. Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop training, oversee incident investigations, and mentor site teams to foster a proactive safety culture.