The Safety Compliance Officer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and health programs at Ray Mine. In partnership with site leadership and operating departments, this role provides technical guidance on regulatory compliance, conducts inspections and investigations, delivers training, and helps identify and control workplace risks. The position exercises sound independent judgment, communicates requirements clearly, and reports to the Ray Mine Safety & Health Manager. The role also supports emergency preparedness and response activities and may be called upon to provide off-shift support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and promote compliance with ASARCO's Environmental, Safety, and Health Policy and applicable site procedures.
- Provide technical safety and health support for assigned mine areas, projects, and safety management system activities; recommend practical improvements and track corrective actions through completion.
- Interpret applicable federal and state requirements, including MSHA regulations, and advise management and supervision on compliance obligations and risk controls.
- Conduct workplace safety and health inspections, document findings, communicate hazards, and verify that corrective actions are effective.
- Lead or assist with incident and near-miss investigations; gather facts, determine contributing and root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
- Plan, coordinate, deliver, and document regulatory and non-regulatory safety training as assigned, including contractor and task-specific training.
- Accompany and support federal and state regulatory inspections; coordinate timely responses to requests, findings, and required follow-up actions.
- Attend safety, line-out, and operational meetings; communicate safety concerns and help integrate safety requirements into work planning.
- Support emergency preparedness and response, including response-team readiness, drills, incident command coordination, and after-action review, consistent with training and site procedures.
- Assist with industrial hygiene sampling and health hazard recognition, evaluation, and control in coordination with qualified personnel.
- Review safety performance and incident data, maintain accurate records, and prepare clear reports and presentations for appropriate personnel.
- Provide guidance on personal protective equipment, safety devices, and hazard controls; escalate significant or unresolved risks through established channels.
- Coordinate with supervisors, employees, contractors, and other safety personnel to strengthen participation, hazard reporting, and consistent implementation of programs.
- Perform other safety and health duties within the assigned area as needed, including reasonable off-shift on-call support.