Field Safety Coordinator - PL#98430

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Field Safety Coordinator to support site safety initiatives in an active mining environment in the Elko, Nevada / Cortez area. The coordinator ensures contractors and their personnel meet client safety requirements, training standards, and regulatory obligations before and during site activities. The role works closely with contractors, site leadership, and project teams to promote a strong safety culture, maintain compliance, and support safe work execution. This is an on-site position requiring local residency for the duration of the assignment; it is not a fly-in/fly-out position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days (40 hours per week). Assistance with local living accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates. Previous mining experience is required. Peter Lucas offers work on diverse projects in mining, energy, and heavy industry, along with mentorship, learning, and professional development opportunities. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to significant industrial capital projects and work with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a mining environment.
Experience in field safety, health and safety coordination, or contractor safety compliance in mining, construction, or heavy industrial operations.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, contractor management practices, and site safety requirements.
Experience reviewing worker training records, safety certifications, and contractor compliance documentation.
Familiarity with site orientations, hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and field safety inspections.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple contractor compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with contractors, site leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety documentation or tracking systems.
Ability to work on site and support field activities in an active mining environment.
Willingness to reside locally for the duration of the assignment.

Nice To Haves

A diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
Professional safety certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).

Responsibilities

Verify that contractors and subcontractors meet client safety requirements, policies, and procedures before starting work on site.
Review and validate contractor employee training records, safety certifications, qualifications, and required documentation.
Coordinate contractor onboarding and site safety orientations.
Monitor contractor compliance with site safety standards, safe work procedures, and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
Conduct field safety inspections, workplace observations, and routine compliance checks to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
Work with contractors and site personnel to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
Support hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and safe work planning.
Assist with reviewing and maintaining contractor safety documentation, records, and compliance tracking systems.
Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and contractor coordination meetings.
Support incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up activities as required.
Communicate safety expectations and promote proactive hazard identification and risk management.
Provide site leadership with updates on contractor safety compliance, outstanding documentation, and areas for improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for contractor safety management and site safety performance.