HSET Manager

The Redpath Group•Sparks, NV

14h

About The Position

The HSET Corporate Manager leads the Health, Safety, Environment and Training (HSET) function across Redpath USA's underground mining projects. The role owns both the HSE management system—including risk, compliance, assurance and incident learning—and the training and competency system that ensures workers are trained, assessed and authorized for their work. The manager works with Project Managers, site HSET teams, Operations leadership and client representatives to set corporate standards, verify their application in the field, and report performance to senior leadership. The position provides functional leadership to site HSET teams and oversees HSE strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, environmental programs, training and competency, performance reporting, and continuous improvement across projects. It also includes team development, project visits, corporate budget management, and support for corporate and project functions. The role may require work exceeding 40 hours per week, including overtime, days, nights, weekends and holidays as project needs require.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in the mining industry, including at least 5 years in an HSE management role in underground mining operations.
Demonstrated experience managing HSE across multiple sites or projects, preferably in a contractor environment.
Proven experience developing and delivering training and competency programs in a high-risk industry such as mining, tunneling, construction or heavy industry.
Experience leading serious incident investigations and managing regulatory inspections.
In-depth knowledge of underground mining operations, equipment and safety procedures.
Thorough working knowledge of MSHA (30 CFR) and OSHA (29 CFR) regulations, including Part 48 training requirements.
Knowledge of HSE management systems, critical risk management and audit practice.
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems, HSE data systems and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and influence people at all levels, from crews to senior leadership and clients.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities across several projects.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
Ability to prepare clear written reports, procedures and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including presenting to senior leadership and clients.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
If required to operate a company vehicle, must meet company vehicle eligibility requirements, possess a current State Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, including overtime, days, nights, weekends and holidays as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field; an equivalent combination of experience and certification will be considered.
Professional HSE certification such as CSP, CMSP, ASP or CIH.
MSHA-approved Part 48 instructor, or ability to obtain approval.
Additional certifications in incident investigation, such as ICAM, auditing, or training and assessment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain the RUSAC HSET strategy, policies, standards, procedures and annual plan with measurable objectives.
Provide functional leadership and direction to site HSET teams across RUSAC projects.
Partner with Operations leadership to promote a safety culture based on visible field leadership, hazard reporting and stop-work authority.
Serve as the corporate HSET contact for clients, maintain transparent relationships and align project HSE plans with client requirements.
Uphold the Redpath philosophy and guidelines for success.
Own the RUSAC HSE management system and align it with Redpath global standards, client requirements and recognized frameworks such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Lead the critical risk program by identifying critical and fatal risks, defining critical controls and verifying controls in the field.
Set standards for risk assessment tools and Safe Work Procedures, and verify that they are applied.
Oversee industrial hygiene and occupational health programs, including exposure monitoring for respirable silica, diesel particulate matter and noise.
Ensure emergency response and mine rescue arrangements at each project are planned, resourced and tested.
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, applicable state and local regulations, and client contract HSE requirements.
Manage regulatory interactions, including MSHA inspections, citation tracking, conferencing and contest processes, in coordination with Legal and Operations.
Plan and conduct corporate audits and inspections across projects, and track findings through verified closure.
Lead or oversee serious-incident and high-potential-event investigations using recognized root-cause methods, ensure corrective actions are completed, and share lessons learned.
Manage subcontractor HSE prequalification and Redpath HSE prequalification submissions to clients, including ISNetworld and Avetta.
Own the RUSAC training and competency system, including MSHA Part 48 training plans and records.
Design, deliver and maintain HSET training for employees at all levels, from new miner and task training to supervisor and leadership development.
Establish competency assessment and authorization processes so personnel are trained, assessed and signed off before performing tasks or operating equipment.
Maintain training, certification and compliance records in the Learning Management System, and monitor expiries and gaps.
Measure training effectiveness through assessments, field verification, surveys and employee and supervisor feedback; update training materials as needed.
Ensure project activities comply with environmental regulations, permits and client environmental requirements.
Implement spill prevention and waste management programs and work to reduce the environmental footprint of RUSAC operations.
Support environmental impact assessments and sustainability initiatives with clients and other stakeholders.
Define and track leading and lagging HSET performance indicators across projects.
Prepare and present regular HSET performance reports to senior management, clients and regulatory bodies as required.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of HSET activities.
Monitor regulatory changes, industry practice and new technologies and apply them to improve HSET systems and training.
Lead, coach and develop the HSET team, including professional development and succession planning.
Visit RUSAC projects to conduct audits, coach supervisors, provide resources and support, and reinforce the Redpath Safety Program.
Develop and manage the corporate HSET budget.
If operating a company vehicle, meet company vehicle eligibility requirements and hold a current State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Comply with Redpath and client safety directives, policies and procedures, and complete Field Level Risk Assessments when working at project sites.
Maintain confidentiality regarding Redpath and client information.
Comply with, and ensure compliance with, Redpath policies and procedures in applicable manuals, handbooks, directives and SOPs.
Work more than 40 hours per week when required, including overtime, days, nights, weekends and holidays, according to project needs.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies as an essential duty and responsibility.
Support other corporate and project functions as required.
Perform other representative duties at the assigned level of work; the listed duties are not necessarily all-inclusive.