As our Health & Safety Specialist, you willplan, direct, and implement safety programs in the Mill, Mine, Surface Maintenance and Surface Operations in an underground hard rock mining operation to keep our production going and our profitability up. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You’ll start every day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to promote a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. You will be called upon to work cooperatively with others as part of a team, and encourage collaboration, trust and openness among employees. To thrive in this role, you will conduct investigation of accidents, incidents and injuries and assist front line leaders and employees in establishing root cause and implementing appropriate corrective actions. We’re on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.

About Us

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 450 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here’s what you can expect in this role:

• Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
• Apply your leadership skills in conducting MSHA training, including 40-hour Newly Employed Inexperienced Miner, Experienced Miner, Annual Refresher Training, and Site Specific Hazard Awareness Training.
• You will assist with or conduct health and industrial hygiene surveys/sampling and implement or recommend control measures to minimize/eliminate exposures.
• You will implement and review safety & health policies and procedures in compliance with Greens Creek and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations.
• Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures.
• A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.

If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link:http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/

We have a three-part interview process. You must complete the self-assessment that will be sent to you via e-mail after you have completed your application. Then, if you are selected, our first interview will be a phone or video interview. Finally, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to a mine site and Juneau visit.