Underground Health & Safety Superintendent

P&C Recruiting and HR; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting and HR is assisting with the search for an Underground Health & Safety Superintendent. This field-heavy role focuses on leading safety culture, managing the Safety & Occupational Health department, and coordinating MSHA inspections to ensure site compliance.

The candidate will oversee incident investigations, audits, and safety training programs while driving continuous improvement in safety performance across the site. A strong MSHA background and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified MSHA Instructor, Underground, required.
• College or university degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Mining, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Minimum of 10 years of Safety & Health experience in a mining operation, including 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of current MSHA regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs and influence a strong safety culture across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a strong, proactive site safety culture.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Safety & Occupational Health department, including staffing, training, performance management, and daily workflow.
• Coordinate MSHA and State Mine Inspector inspections, meetings, and corrective-action closeout activities.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of current MSHA regulations and ensure site compliance with applicable safety and health requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in accidents, incidents, and near-miss investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct and coordinate workplace safety audits and inspections and follow up on identified deficiencies.
• Develop, implement, and continually evaluate site safety policies, procedures, systems, and training programs.
• Manage the site’s Intelex Safety Management System.
• Plan and coordinate site safety meetings and employee safety communications.
• Manage the site’s industrial hygiene monitoring and testing programs.
• Conduct new-hour MSHA training and annual MSHA refresher training.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Prepare, review, and maintain required safety documentation, reports, statistics, and regulatory records.
• Review accident and incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Address employee safety concerns and facilitate effective safety communication among employees, contractors, departments, and site leadership.
• Provide technical support related to workers’ compensation management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Crisis management

Education

College degree in Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Mining

MSHA Instructor certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underground Health & Safety Superintendent

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Superintendent to join their team and play a key role in supporting, strengthening, and advancing our safety culture across the operation.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about safety, enjoys working directly with crews in the field, and brings both analytical capability and strong communication skills to the table.

What You’ll Do:

As a Health & Safety Superintendent, you will serve as a resource and leader in safety-related matters across the site. This is a highly visible, field-oriented role where you will:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a strong, proactive site safety culture
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Safety & Occupational Health department, including staffing, training, performance management, and daily workflow
• Coordinate MSHA and State Mine Inspector inspections, meetings, and corrective-action closeout activities
• Maintain a thorough understanding of current MSHA regulations and ensure site compliance with applicable safety and health requirements
• Coordinate and participate in accidents, incidents, and near‑miss investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Conduct and coordinate workplace safety audits and inspections and follow up on identified deficiencies
• Develop, implement, and continually evaluate site safety policies, procedures, systems, and training programs
• Manage the site’s Intelex Safety Management System
• Plan and coordinate site safety meetings and employee safety communications
• Manage the site’s industrial hygiene monitoring and testing programs
• Conduct new‑hire MSHA training and annual MSHA refresher training
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs
• Prepare, review, and maintain required safety documentation, reports, statistics, and regulatory records
• Review accident and incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Address employee safety concerns and facilitate effective safety communication among employees, contractors, departments, and site leadership
• Provide technical support related to workers’ compensation management

This role spends most of the time in the field, engaging directly with employees, contractors, and leadership.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified MSHA Instructor required, Underground
• College or university degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Mining, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for formal education
• Minimum of 10 years of Safety & Health experience in a mining operation, including 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
• Thorough working knowledge of current MSHA regulations, standards, and compliance requirements
• Experience with emergency preparedness and response programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs and influence a strong safety culture across all levels of an organization
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced mining environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite