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Safety & Health Officer

Employer
Teck Resources Limited
Location
Red Dog, Alaska, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 10, 2022

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Category
Health & Safety
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Closing Date: June 9, 2022

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Safety & Health Officer.Due to anticipated needs, we are currently recruiting for a career oriented individual to fill this role.

Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off-site

Reporting to the Lead, Safety & Health

Responsibilities :
  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
  • Responsible for the day to day health and safety programs at the mine and port facilities
  • Maintains safety and health standards in compliance with company, OSHA and MSHA, regulations and appropriate risk procedures to protect the assets of the company
  • Works with all levels of supervision in health and safety, measuring exposures by regularly inspecting work sites; informing supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions and possible safety and health hazards
  • Provide visible leadership in promoting a safe and healthy worksite. Actively participate and provide leadership with Teck and Contractor personnel in identifying workplace hazards, unsafe conditions and work practices. Participate and provide guidance in monthly safety meetings, tool box meetings, SIMOPS meetings, Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Participate and provide Safety & Health leadership, support, and knowledge during incident investigations. Perform as an ICAM facilitator or peer reviewer during incident investigations
  • Coordinates all safety and health issues and reports, keeps government regulatory agencies appraised of developments as required, and follows up on recommendations and work method changes, as necessary
  • Maintain positive relationships with government regulatory agencies (MSHA, OSHA, Coast Guard, Homeland Security), and ensures prompt compliance with new rules and regulations and assists government inspectors in their investigations
  • Accompanies inspectors and/or insurance underwriters as they audit the operation, from a Safety and Health perspective, follow up on the recommendations for improvements, and ensures that the interest of the company is adequately addressed. Documents and communicates the findings of inspections and investigations with the site management team
  • Responsible for developing and facilitating training programs in relation to supervisory skills or overall safety and health within the property. (Supervisor S&H Training, Hazard Recognition/CFR 30 Training, Introduction to Hazard Identification)
  • Highly encouraged to become a volunteer Courageous Safety Leadership facilitator
  • Support the Industrial Hygienist to conduct dust and noise sampling, air monitoring, biological monitoring, hearing conservation and the respirator program
  • Provide security as required for the property mine, port and airport in accordance with the State and Federal regulations which includes non-lethal and lethal methods. Participate and conduct security training and firearm instruction
  • The incumbent submits written reports to management, supplying all pertinent information on industrial health performance and highlighting problem areas with statistical reports
  • Acts as the Safety and Health Lead as required
  • Performs other related duties as required


Qualifications :
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • 5-8 years of experience in Operational Health & Safety is required
  • Must possess knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding occupational safety and health
  • Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be skilled in hazard recognition and workplace inspections
  • Must have an ability to conduct investigations, determine causes and recommend or initiate corrective preventative measures
  • Experience in the mining industry is preferred
  • Experience in Emergency Response (fire, spill, medical) is preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)


Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free work place and provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. Employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol tests. Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two week off) an even schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, as well as investments in energy assets. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2019, Teck was named to the Dow Jones

Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the tenth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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