NGM - Capital Projects Safety & Health Specialist
Barrick Gold Corporation•Elko, NV
About The Position
Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist to join its Capital Projects team. The successful candidate will acclimate to the work environment and perform duties related to the Safety and Health profession. The role supports a safe work environment and the company’s commitment to leaving a sustainable legacy in its host communities.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with peer groups and focus teams.
- Proven communication skills with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to drive results and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of influencing others.
- Ability to promote safety in training and lead by example.
- Proven safe work record.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree and six years of industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety and three years of experience.
- Experience in at least two mining divisions, with one year in each division.
- Five to ten years of industry experience with demonstrated leadership in Safety.
- Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Advise and mentor site management, working with senior Safety and Health professionals to develop strategies to control workplace risks and address complex Safety and Health problems.
- Participate in internal Safety and Health inspections and audits, identifying conditions, behaviors, corrective-action needs, compliance issues, and training needs.
- Maintain a weekly-to-monthly overview plan for Safety and Health functions in the assigned area or division.
- Work with employees and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and company Safety and Health standards and systems.
- Accompany division management and MSHA and State inspectors during inspections.
- Assist with health testing and industrial hygiene activities as needed.
- Serve as a resource or facilitator for incident investigations, including ICAM or 5 Why analyses, to establish root causes.
- Help develop effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures.
- Ensure corrective actions receive effectiveness reviews involving management and hourly personnel in the area or division.
- Assist with incident reporting in approved systems and prepare flash, summary, and senior leadership review reports as required.
- Maintain accurate documentation and enter data in databases.
- Support or facilitate Formal Risk Assessments by developing and monitoring action plans.
- Maintain active involvement with division safety teams and committees.
- Provide mentorship and support to employees.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions.
- Develop and instruct MSHA topics during New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, Business Partner Hazard Training, and Introduction to Work Environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Career opportunities across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
