Field Safety Coordinator - PL#98430

Peter Lucas Project Management•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Previous experience working in a mining environment is required.
Experience in a field safety, health and safety coordination, or contractor safety compliance role within 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, with the ability 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.
Must be willing 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 certifications 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 requiring improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to contractor safety management and site safety performance.