Senior Health & Safety Lead - Mining Operations

Rio Tinto; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash incentive (STIP)

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

401k with company match

Employee share program

Paid PTO & holidays

Caregiver leave up to 100% salary

Job summary

Rio Tinto’s Resolution Copper is seeking a Health & Safety Senior Advisor to drive the Health & Safety Performance Plan for a major underground project near Superior, AZ. You will implement programs, train staff, and monitor compliance, translating strategy into action. A Bachelor's in health and safety and 5–10 years of experience are required.

You will report to the H&S leadership, collaborate with regulators and stakeholders, and lead risk assessments to reduce incidents across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of health and safety experience in operational or major project environments.
• Ability to work in surface and underground environments.
• Experience leading and coaching teams to improve safety culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience with MSHA, OSHA and related management system tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety programs with a focus on Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene.
• Plan and enforce health and safety policies in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Train and develop the workforce in site health and safety standards.
• Analyze accident causes and hazards and recommend mitigations.
• Communicate with site management, regulators, and stakeholders on plans and performance.
• Lead risk assessments for health and safety across operations.
• Develop and assist in Emergency Response Plans.
• Collaborate with external organizations and consultants for improvements.
• Support Rio Tinto health and safety initiatives and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety

Tools

MSHA

OSHA

Health, Safety and Security Mgmt Systems

Job description

Rio Tinto’s Resolution Copper is seeking a Health & Safety Senior Advisor to drive the Health & Safety Performance Plan for a major underground project near Superior, AZ. You will implement programs, train staff, and monitor compliance, translating strategy into action. A Bachelor's in health and safety and 5–10 years of experience are required.

You will report to the H&S leadership, collaborate with regulators and stakeholders, and lead risk assessments to reduce incidents across operations.