On‑Site Field Safety Lead – Mining & Contractor Compliance

Peter Lucas; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living accommodations assistance

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Field Safety Coordinator for the Elko, NV / Cortez area. This on-site role requires a Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour-day schedule with local residency.

You will ensure contractors meet safety requirements, review training and certifications, and support safety programs in an active mining environment. The role emphasizes field safety leadership, hazard analysis, and collaboration with site teams to maintain a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining environment is required.
• Experience in field safety coordination or contractor safety compliance within mining, construction, or heavy industrial operations.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and contractor management practices.
• Experience reviewing training records, safety certifications, and contractor compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with site orientations, hazard assessments, and safe work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verify contractors meet client safety requirements before starting on site.
• Review contractor training records and safety documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and site safety orientations for workers.
• Monitor compliance with site safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct field safety inspections and hazard identification.
• Collaborate with contractors and site personnel to address safety concerns.
• Support hazard analyses and safe work planning activities.
• Maintain contractor safety documentation and compliance tracking.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Assist with incident reporting and investigations.
• Communicate safety expectations and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide regular updates to site leadership on contract safety performance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

On-site work readiness

Contractor safety coordination

Education

Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

ASP/CSP/SMS/CHST safety certifications (assets)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Field Safety Coordinator for the Elko, NV / Cortez area. This on-site role requires a Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour-day schedule with local residency.

You will ensure contractors meet safety requirements, review training and certifications, and support safety programs in an active mining environment. The role emphasizes field safety leadership, hazard analysis, and collaboration with site teams to maintain a strong safety culture.