Senior Site Safety & Health Leader (Mining)

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Manager to shape and advance a world-class safety culture across a complex mining operation. You will align site execution with enterprise strategy, strengthen risk management, and drive measurable safety improvements.

Lead HS&T strategy, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards while partnering with senior leadership to deliver an effective safety, health, and training program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience) is required
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level HS&T leadership experience in mining, refining, or heavy industrial environments is preferred
• Proven track record designing, leading, and improving large-scale safety, health, and training programs is required
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership is required
• CSP or equivalent certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead HS&T Strategy & Execution: Oversee all aspects of site safety, occupational health, and training, ensuring effective program delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate standards and strategic priorities.
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams: Provide direct leadership to safety, industrial hygiene, workers' compensation, and emergency response functions, while fostering capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and enhance site-wide systems, including standardized training programs, SOPs, and data management processes to improve consistency, scalability, and performance.
• Strengthen Risk Management: Monitor safety trends, conduct risk assessments, and lead the development of proactive controls and corrective actions to eliminate hazards and reduce exposure.
• Partner with Leadership: Collaborate with site and senior leadership to shape HS&T objectives, influence decision-making, and ensure integration with business plans, operational procedures, and workforce strategy.
• Ensure Compliance & Reporting: Maintain compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements, while overseeing performance reporting and representing the organization with regulatory and external stakeholders.
• Advance Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation by integrating new technologies, industry best practices, and corporate initiatives to enhance safety outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Plan for the Future: Develop and manage annual and long-range HS&T strategies, goals, and budgets aligned with Barrick and Nevada Gold Mines' safety system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior HS&T leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Safety program design

Training program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

CSP certification (Certified Safety Professional)

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Manager to shape and advance a world-class safety culture across a complex mining operation. You will align site execution with enterprise strategy, strengthen risk management, and drive measurable safety improvements.

Lead HS&T strategy, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards while partnering with senior leadership to deliver an effective safety, health, and training program.