Safety and Health Specialist - Training and Contractor Controls

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist at the Marigold Mine to provide occupational safety and health guidance, training and support for employees and contractors.

You will oversee site training programs, manage LMS operations, and participate in audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring safety compliance. The role requires strong MSHA knowledge and the ability to work with multiple departments and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven safety or training experience in surface mining (2+ years).
• Occupational safety or health degree preferred; MSHA instructor certification desired.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Experience with Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health guidance and training to site personnel and contractors.
• Oversee training programs including new hire, annual refresher, hazard, and compliance trainings.
• Maintain LMS operations, updates, audits, and reporting.
• Lead safety audits, site inspections, and regulatory inspections.
• Support contractor vetting, onboarding, and field activities.

Skills

MS Office

Presentations

Leadership

LMS

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Occupational safety or health degree

MSHA instructor certification (IS)

Tools

Workday

Learning Management System

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

General Objectives: Reporting to the Safety, Health and Security Manager, the Safety and Health Specialist over training and contractor controls is responsible to provide occupational safety and health guidance, training and support to the departments and personnel at the Marigold Mine, including contractors.

The Safety and Health Specialist will typically work four consecutive ten-hour day shifts which may include occasional weekends, holidays and night shifts.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for personal compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures for all personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Be a safety and health leader.
• Oversee site training programs including new hire, annual refresher, hazard, and compliance trainings.
• Steward of the site Learning Management System (LMS) operations, potentially including course updates, assignments, auditing, and reporting.
• Support contractor vetting, selection, onboarding, compliance, and field activities for the site.
• Regularly interact with, inspect, and support contractors in the field.
• Attend site-wide departmental safety meetings providing employees with updates and instruction.
• Participate in the Marigold Emergency Response Program.
• Lead/participate in safety and health audits and inspections.
• Participate in regulatory compliance inspections.
• Facilitate site risk assessments, management of changes, and incident investigations.
• Provide high-quality written reports when required.
• Must be available for call out when needed.
• Any other job duties that may be required.

Required Skills

• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) Comfortable giving presentations and speaking to large groups.
• Ability to self-pace and prioritize work.
• Ability to build trust and develop great working relationships with site personnel and regulatory agencies.
• Provide strong leadership and act as an effective change agent.
• Ability to interact with all departments or groups as needed, for problem resolution.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and e‑learning tools.

Required Experience

• At least 2 years of surface mining experience (safety or training experience preferred).
• Occupational safety or health-related degree (preferred) Certified MSHA instructor (IS designation).
• In-depth experience with MSHA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!