Underground Safety & Compliance Leader (HSE)

REDPATH MINING; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking an HSET Superintendent to lead the underground safety team, oversee MSHA compliance, and drive safety management across the project. You will work under the Project Manager to implement SMP, manage regulatory and client requirements, and foster a Safety-First culture.

Ideal candidates have 10 years HSE in underground mining, CMSP preferred, and a background in incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
• AAS Occupational Development (Certified) preferred.
• Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) preferred.
• Mine Rescue Trainer MSHA Instructor Surface and Underground.
• Special Investigation Training.
• 10 years HSE experience, underground mining preferred.
• 4 years leadership experience.
• Experience in Mine Inspection Techniques.
• Proven accident investigation experience.
• Trained in Surface and Underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site safety personnel and HSE operations.
• Ensures site compliance with Redpath standards, MSHA standards, ATF regulations, applicable state regulation and client requirements.
• Responsible for Site Fatality Prevention program.
• Work with new clients in the early stages of the job to establish a repour with client safety and Redpath safety.
• Start up of projects, work at site in the early start up to help get the safety department set up.
• Update and maintain MSHA training plans.
• Review and evaluate all MSHA citations. Challenge citations as needed through the MSHA litigation process.
• Conducts investigations and leads other safety personnel all serious accidents or serious injuries, coordinate with MSHA and client as needed during these situations.
• Facilitate & train personnel in Incident Investigations for basic / root cause analysis.
• Supporting employees and supervisors in conducting risk assessments.
• Develop and review all HSE reports.
• Ensures all departments are aware of obligations with respect to compliance to legislative and client requirements, and conditions of the project contract and licenses.
• Provide support to the project by maintaining a constant visible presence to the field performing underground site visits to the entire project area of responsibility.
• Inform the project leadership team and supervision of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project.
• Implement the Project Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the project to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure all known incidents are reported immediately.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up and completed in a timely manner.
• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the contract, and communicated to all, employees, leadership, etc.
• Conducts RSP, training for new Redpath supervisors.
• Investigating workplace situations.
• Responsible for the hiring of qualified personnel.
• Addresses safety-related complaints from employees.
• Review disciplinary actions for employees.
• Develops and evaluates employee performance.
• Responsible for ensuring and keeping work areas safe and free of hazards, through monitoring day to day operations and the guidance of the safety team, and site supervisors.
• Must be able to comprehend and provide written and verbal instructions as required to perform duties in an efficient manner.
• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, SOPs.
• If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety program knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

AAS Occupational Development (Certified)

Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)

MSHA Instructor Surface and Underground

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking an HSET Superintendent to lead the underground safety team, oversee MSHA compliance, and drive safety management across the project. You will work under the Project Manager to implement SMP, manage regulatory and client requirements, and foster a Safety-First culture.

Ideal candidates have 10 years HSE in underground mining, CMSP preferred, and a background in incident investigations.