Health And Safety Specialist

Turner Mining Group•Elko, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist to support a mining client's exploration drilling programs and field work near Elko, Nevada. The Specialist will be a Turner Staffing Group employee working on the client's site. This hands-on, field-based role involves spending more than 70% of the time onsite, providing H&S oversight at active drill sites, verifying critical controls, and helping contractors and crews work safely. The position is onsite near Elko, Nevada, and the assignment is temporary for about six months. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a rotational or extended schedule sometimes required. Per diem and/or travel is provided, and candidates from outside the area are welcome to apply.

Requirements

3–5 years of H&S experience in mining, exploration, drilling, or heavy industry, with significant time in field- or site-based roles.
Working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA requirements for exploration and field work.
Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record.
Experience driving 4WD vehicles on unpaved and remote roads.
Ability to work in remote locations, variable weather and terrain, and on a rotational or extended field schedule when needed.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Geology, or a related field; equivalent field H&S experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with drilling operations, including diamond core and/or RC.
Experience overseeing contractors.

Responsibilities

Inspect drill rigs and work areas against drilling and corporate H&S standards, and track findings through closeout.
Complete critical control verifications for fatal risks and life-saving controls related to drilling, light vehicles, and field work.
Lead or attend pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, and deliver site-specific safety briefings.
Observe and coach field-level risk assessments.
Deliver H&S onboarding and site orientation for new contractors and personnel.
Verify that contractors follow client standards and their own approved safety plans.
Check onsite training and competency records against the training and competence matrix.
Review formal risk assessments for new or changing field activities and flag gaps.
Verify emergency readiness at each site, including current posted emergency response plans, working communication devices, available first aid and fire equipment, and known evacuation routes.
Take part in or lead emergency drills at field sites.
Encourage near-miss and hazard reporting, and submit inspection, observation, and incident data on time.
Send weekly field H&S updates to the regional safety lead.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, and state-specific requirements, during field work.