Superintendent, Safety, Health and Security

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company "

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America is seeking a Superintendent of Safety, Health and Security to provide field leadership for occupational health, safety, and security programs across Nevada Projects. This role partners with Operations, Construction, Maintenance and Project teams to embed a proactive safety culture and maintain compliance with MSHA, OSHA and state/federal requirements.

The role leads safety leadership, regulatory governance, MSHA training, and incident investigations, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture through field leadership and engagement.
• Promote accountability and stop-work authority across the organization.
• Lead behavior-based safety programs and coach supervisors.
• Manage MSHA/OSHA compliance and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee occupational health programs and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Develop emergency response plans and conduct drills.
• Support site security programs and contractor access controls.
• Lead MSHA training and safety orientations for new miners.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain Safety Management Information Systems to track risk.

Skills

MSHA Instructor

CSP/CSHM

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related discipline

Job description

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Superintendent, Safety, Health and Security

Location: Beatty, NV, US, 89020

Post Start Date: Aug 27, 2026

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Superintendent, Health, Safety & Security (HSS) is responsible for providing field leadership and oversight of occupational health, safety, and security programs across Nevada Projects. This role drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety systems, risk management processes, regulatory compliance programs, and behavior-based safety initiatives to ensure all employees, contractors, and stakeholders work safely and return home healthy every day.

As a key member of the site leadership team, the HSS Superintendent partners closely with Operations, Construction, Maintenance, and Project teams to embed a proactive safety culture, strengthen risk management practices, and maintain compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Champion a strong safety culture through visible field leadership and active engagement with employees and contractors.
• Promote personal accountability, stop-work authority, and proactive hazard identification at all levels of the organization.
• Lead behavior-based safety programs focused on reinforcing safe behaviors and eliminating unsafe practices.
• Coach supervisors and managers in safety leadership, risk recognition, and incident prevention.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational discipline.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and security regulations, including MSHA requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as a designated signing authority for health and safety matters as required.
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation to support inspections, reporting, and compliance obligations.
• Support regulatory agency interactions, inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Lead formal risk assessment programs and field-level hazard identification initiatives.
• Manage fatal risk management and lifesaving controls programs across the operation.
• Analyze incident trends, leading indicators, and risk data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Maintain and utilize Safety Management Information Systems (SMIS) to track performance and risk exposure.

Training & Workforce Development

• Lead MSHA New Miner training programs and site-specific safety orientations.
• Deliver safety leadership, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and risk management training.
• Provide contractor safety orientation and monitor contractor compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain safety awareness campaigns, communications, and educational materials.
• Support succession planning and development of future safety leaders.

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

• Oversee employee medical monitoring and occupational health programs.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring programs related to air quality, noise, heat stress, chemicals, water quality, and workplace exposures.
• Support workplace inspections and evaluations to identify and control health-related risks.
• Ensure appropriate emergency response equipment, first aid resources, and fire prevention systems are maintained and inspected.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency response training, drills, and exercises.
• Provide on-call support during emergencies and significant incidents.
• Ensure emergency preparedness programs remain aligned with operational risks and regulatory requirements.

Security & Site Protection

• Support implementation and oversight of site security programs and protocols.
• Work with site leadership to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Ensure contractor and visitor access requirements align with site security expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related discipline preferred.
• Certified MSHA Instructor required or ability to obtain.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of health and safety leadership experience within the U.S. mining industry, preferably in Nevada.
• Demonstrated success leading safety programs in surface mining environments.
• Strong background in behavior-based safety and risk management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of MSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading incident investigations, regulatory interactions, and workforce safety training.
• Occupational health and safety management systems.
• Industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure control programs.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Risk assessment and fatality prevention programs.
• Emergency response management and preparedness.
• Safety data analysis and performance reporting.
• Understanding of mining operations, processing facilities, and associated operational risks.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high-performance safety culture.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees and leaders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values.
• Ability to build trust and maintain productive relationships with employees, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding business, personnel, and operational information.

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applie s to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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