Barrick - Safety and Health Specialist, NA Reclamation & Closure

Barrick Gold Corporation•Henderson, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role leads the implementation of safety and health standards for the North America Legacy sites in alignment with Barrick’s commitment to creating a Zero Harm Workplace. The successful candidate will work with site teams and regional safety resources to ensure critical safety risks are systematically identified and controlled in accordance with internal and external requirements. The role is remote, with travel required.

Requirements

Associate degree in a safety-based curriculum or a Bachelor of Science degree (may be waived for significant Occupational Safety and Health experience)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Safety and Health industry, preferably in the US or Canada
Knowledge and working experience with mine closure, mining, construction or water treatment activities
Working knowledge of US and/or Canadian mine safety requirements (e.g. MSHA, OSHA, WorkSafe BC etc.), applied based on site-specific activities
Strong people leadership, coaching and influencing skills with direct reports, indirect reports, and peers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership
Ability and willingness to travel within the US and Canada

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP/CRSP)
Experience with management systems (ISO14001 or ISO45001)

Responsibilities

Provide visible safety leadership and drive a strong health and safety culture
Lead the implementation of standards to address critical safety and health risks
Provide leadership, promote awareness, and be a resource in safety and health related matters for employees and contractors
Guide safety practices across multiple remote sites with limited on-site presence
Serve as a resource or facilitator for incident investigations (ICAM or 5 Whys analysis) to ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions developed to prevent recurrence
Facilitate risk assessments, management of change requests, and development of standards, procedures, and legal obligation registers
Provide safety and health coaching, mentoring, and training to employees, and develop orientation and training materials
Participate in internal inspections and audits, and guide development of corrective actions to facilitate continuous improvement
Maintain accurate documentation and data entry, complete internal and external reports, and share lessons learned
Lead implementation and maintenance of Cority and other systems as required
Coordinate and chair the NA Legacy Health & Safety Committee
Work with all employees and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company standards and systems