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Health And Safety Specialist

Employer
P&C Recruiting | HR
Location
NV, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 8, 2021

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Job Summary

Promote activities designed to maintain and to improve health and safety awareness and site safety programs throughout the mine property. Support implementation of policies and procedures under the Health & Safety Program. Assist in safety audits under the Health and Safety department. This position is responsible for the development, administration, and monitoring of the training function throughout the mine site to ensure all practices are complying and are consistent with the company mission.

Job Description

•Assist in establishing goals and objectives regarding the development and implementation of Health and Safety programs.

•Actively develop, promote, and participate in company safety programs.

•Assist in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness policy and procedures.

•Assist in the development and implementation of an Emergency Response Team (ERT) standards in addition to procedure and coordination of ERT activities. This would include, but not limited to, incident response, training sessions, equipment purchases, team member recruiting, special functions, etc.

•Provide information to supervisors, employees, and contractors regarding safe operating procedures.

•Participate in department audits and facilitate implementation of audit recommendations.

•Inspect work areas regularly in all departments and solicit ideas from employees regarding safety issues. Discuss areas of concern with employees and the supervisor of the areas concerned. Take immediate action on issues which could jeopardize personal health and safety, or which could cause significant loss of capital resources.

•Exchange information between employees, contractors, and appropriate outside agencies on a regular basis to be aware of and respond quickly to health and safety issues.

•Coordinate with department heads the communication of injuries and incident statistics to the appropriate outside agencies.

•Assist with the development and implementation of trend analysis applications and other tools.

•Establish and maintain good relations with peers, supervisors, and employees and promote positive attitudes, safe work practices and adherence to safe work standards. Lead by example, provide guidance, and motivate employees to work safely.

•Keep skills and knowledge up to date.

•Participate in departmental safety meeting and lead meetings when requested.

•Assist in developing and updating written standards and procedures for all major work activities.

•Ensure the appropriate safety notices posted at strategic locations.

•Assist in the development and administration of group and individual safety awards.

•Participate and assist supervisory personnel and / or follow-up on all accident / incident investigations, planned inspections and reports as per company policy to ensure that basic and root causes are determined and actions to prevent recurrence are completed. Ensure that equipment damage and related incident costs are tracked.

•Participate or represent the company during regulatory interactions. Coordinate abatement of any citation and complete the proper reports.

•Available for the Health and Safety on-call roster.

•Must be knowledgeable in all applicable sections of the 30CFR and other relevant standards.

•Available to respond to medical facility or mine site in an emergency.

•Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.

•Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.

•Maintain accurate records and files.

•Demonstrate professionalism and represent the company philosophy and goals.

•Oversee the organized and orderly maintenance of all training records as required by government regulatory agencies.

•Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.

•Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.

•Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.

•Works without risk or harm to self and others.

•Punctuality and regular attendance required.

•Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

•Minimum of a High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

•Proven ability to read and write instructions, perform simple and mathematical calculations, and keep records.

•Certification as an MSHA instructor and or the ability to obtain certification is required. MSP or CMSP preferred or the ability to become certified.

•Completion of technical courses related to mine rescue techniques; documentation of training required.

•Ability to work independently and as a member of the leadership team.

•Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.

•Good working knowledge and skill with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.

•Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

•Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

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