MSHA Safety & Compliance Leader

Nevada Gold Mines

Elko (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Safety & Health Manager to lead regulatory compliance, safety governance, and proactive assurance across mining operations. You will collaborate with operations managers, site leadership, supervisors, employees, and regulators to ensure work aligns with MSHA requirements and company standards.

A primary focus is maintaining a strong relationship with MSHA, coordinating inspections, and helping leaders understand regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Mining, Engineering, or related field.
Professional safety certification such as CSP or CMSP preferred.
Significant MSHA regulatory knowledge and mining safety experience required.
Experience leading Safety & Health programs, inspections, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for MSHA regulatory compliance and agency interface.
Coordinate MSHA inspections, openings, field activities, document requests, and follow-up.
Maintain professional relationships with MSHA while representing the company’s position.
Ensure readiness for inspections and understanding of MSHA requirements and priorities.
Develop and oversee proactive compliance programs, field inspections, and audits.
Coach operations leaders on MSHA responsibilities and regulatory expectations.
Oversee safety training programs, incident reporting, and recordkeeping.
Lead governance for findings, corrective actions, and regulatory communications.