Underground Project Safety Supervisor

OceanaGold; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K

Living Our Values recognition

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OceanaGold Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health and safety programs across the site.

You will develop and implement injury-free strategies, coordinate MSHA activities, lead audits, and mentor site teams to uphold safety standards and training plans. A strong background in safety leadership and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• MSHA Instructor for Underground and Surface
• Formal health and safety training qualifications
• Experience leading safety audits and risk assessments

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs to achieve injury-free site goals
• Coordinate MSHA liaison and host audits and investigations
• Develop and deliver site safety training and leadership initiatives
• Prepare monthly safety reports and track metrics
• Maintain safety procedures and risk assessments across operations

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Audits & risk assessments

Training & development

Safety program management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety Management or Learning & Development

Tools

INX safety management system

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Job Description

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Deliver the strategic goal of ‘injury free’ at Haile through development and implementation of programs and plans that meet these aims. Provide strategic advice, direction and support to Haile operations and ensure compliance with MSHA health and safety legislation and OGC’s safety standards. Develop and deliver safety training and ensure a consistent approach to safety and operational training and learning and development on site.

• Develop and continuously promote strategic objectives and health and safety awareness programs to ensure all workers and site contractors understand their health and safety responsibilities.
• Lead, advise and co-ordinate the departmental health and safety Advisors to deliver the site health and safety objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and review of site policies, procedures, hazard management plans and standards.
• Facilitate regular hazard/risk management planning via regular risk reviews incorporating business unit hazard identification, risk assessment and control practices, and ensuring compliance.
• Organize and conduct regular health and safety audits and workplace inspections.
• Ensure that health and safety documents are controlled in accordance with the relevant corporate standards.
• Assist in Producing a monthly report for both company (and statutory) requirements. Reports will include incidents, safety statistics, budget performance and relevant occupational health, safety, and training initiatives.
• Assist the site management team to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan.
• Co-ordinate MSHA liaison and host MSHA audits and investigations. Act in the role of the Safety Manager during his absences

Training

• Ensure gap analyses are completed of all training onsite to the role competencies.
• Assist in training and development plans for each role following the gap analyses.
• Audit workforce against the training plans.
• Assist in the Development of adequate lesson plans for the workforce ensuring all business unit related training is mapped to the relevant standards.
• Maintain development training plans for ongoing development and up-skilling of front line supervisors and Superintendents.
• Develop strategy to access relevant government training and development support funding;
• Conduct audits of the site training to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
• Coordinate safety leadership training and ensure the training returns match the required outcomes and leadership behaviours.
• Assist in annual site training plan and budget.
• Coordinate cost effective site wide training.
• Review and update induction training packages across the site and ensure alignment with OGC corporate standard.
• Ensure the development of standards and procedures for auditing contractor training as relevant to the underground.
• Audit contractor training to ensure compliance with OGC and relevant standards as relevant to the underground.

Safety

• Perform all work and associated functions safely:
  • Correctly use all PPE
  • Obey all written and verbal health and safety instructions
• Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in individual work area and mine site in general
• Attend pre-shift safety and toolbox safety meetings.
• Complete Stop-Think and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to undertaking tasks.
• Report all incidents and near misses and workplace hazards.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for particular equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• MSHA Instructor for Underground and Surface
• Tertiary Qualifications in Health and Safety Management or/and Learning and Development (or similar).
• Root cause analysis training and assisting other departments in the timely completion of ICAM reports
• Workplace training and assessment qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years practical mining experience with at least 5 years as a health and safety Supervisor or equivalent with a track record of implementing best practice safety systems. 3 years Underground mining experience essential and Open pit experience preferred.
• Developing and working within formal health and safety management systems.
• Extensive training and health and safety experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current health and safety legislation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving an injury free workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and develop people in a manner which results in a sustained change in behaviour and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently conduct research and source information on best industry practice. Previous experience in applying best industry practice to achieve effective hazard and risk management and accident and injury prevention.
• Ability to lead health and safety audits, formal risk assessments and undertake personnel competency assessments.
• A high level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience with safety management systems such as INX.
• Effective report writing, presentation preparation and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills and effective leadership capabilities.
• Ability to influence personnel at all levels of the organisation

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.