Health & Safety Manager

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:

Job Duties (Not Limited to): 

• Responsible for compliance to all federal and local regulatory requirements relating to health and safety such as MSHA and Workers’ Compensation.

• Liaison with regulators and engage in conferences and legal contests of issued violations and regulatory actions.

• Responsible for compliance with companywide and site Health, Safety, Security, and Risk strategies.

• Responsible for developing and mentoring H&S team members to support growth strategies.

• Oversee compliance to the safety H&S Management System.

• Advise managers, superintendents, supervisors, and frontline workers on technical safety and health matters.

• Provide managers, superintendents, supervisors, and frontline workers information regarding the health and safety status of the mine.

• Develop and update safety and health policies, standards and procedures and help employees in interpreting this information. 

• Support the execution of Mining Health, Safety, and Training Contractor Management Standard.

• Oversee Critical Risk Management strategy to reduce and eliminate various high-risk exposures.

• Regularly inspect the operation for compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies and standards.

• Oversee site Emergency Response Team for operational readiness.

• Lead and assist with incident investigations using InterSafe methodologies for root cause identification.

• Responsible for initiation and submitting reports for work related injuries.   

• Oversee all noise sampling and duties regarding compliance with the Hearing Conservation Program. 

• Oversee respirator fit testing and all duties regarding compliance with the Respirator program.

• Oversee site Medical Surveillance Program.

• Attend crew safety meetings on a selective basis either as an observer or presenter.

• Prepare and oversee H&S department operating budget. 

• Oversee and assist with corporate and site Crisis Management Plan.

• Ensure policies, standards, and procedures are applied in an equitable manner.

  Workplace Requirements 

  • Work as a team member and communicate openly with others.

  • Self-directed and able to take leadership role on projects.

  • Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies, standards, and procedures.

  • Hold and maintain CPR/AED certification.

  • A minimum of ten years’ experience in mining, or related field, or will accept education plus experience.  

  • General knowledge of mine operations, maintenance operations, and process operations.

  • Proficient use of personal computer Microsoft Office programs.

  • Attend and complete company training programs.

  • Must be able to work with other people, capable of multi-tasking, and be self-motivated.

  • Possess an MSHA instructor certification for “Instructor Surface”.

  • Liaise with outside entities such as MSHA, NSC, local Fire and Rescue agencies, Occupational Health Network, other mines.

  • Some travel may be required.

  • Further knowledge and education in related field is realized as available and/or needed.

  • Professional integrity of the highest level is always required.

  • Other duties as assigned.