Fourmile - Safety & Health Specialist

Barrick Gold Corporation•Elko, NV

About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Safety & Health Specialist for its Fourmile Operation. The successful candidate will acclimate to the work environment and perform duties related to the Safety and Health profession. The role advises and mentors site management, supports senior Safety & Health professionals in developing and implementing risk-control strategies, and works with employees and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and company standards and systems. The position supports inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, health testing, industrial hygiene activities, safety training, reporting, and documentation. The specialist also mentors employees and participates in division safety teams, committees, toolbox meetings, and other training sessions.

Requirements

Proven experience working with peer groups and focus teams.
Proven communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Ability to drive results and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of influencing others.
Ability to promote safety in training and lead by example.
Proven safe work record.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and six years of industry experience.
Bachelor's degree in Safety and three years of industry experience.
Experience in at least two mining divisions, with one year in each division.
Five to ten years of industry experience with demonstrated leadership in Safety.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical advisor and mentor to site management while working with senior Safety & Health professionals to develop and implement strategies to control immediate workplace risks and address complex Safety & Health problems.
Participate in internal Safety & Health inspections and audits to identify conditions, behaviors, corrective-action implementation and compliance, and related training needs.
Maintain a weekly-to-monthly overview plan for Safety & Health functions in the assigned area or division.
Work with employees and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and company Safety & Health standards and systems.
Accompany division management during inspections by MSHA and state inspectors.
Assist with health testing and industrial hygiene activities as needed.
Serve as a resource or facilitator for incident investigations, including ICAM or 5 Why analysis, to determine root causes and help develop effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures.
Ensure corrective actions receive effectiveness reviews with participation from management and hourly personnel in the area or division.
Assist with accurate incident reporting in approved systems and prepare flash, summary, and senior leadership review reports as required.
Maintain accurate documentation and enter data in databases.
Support or facilitate Formal Risk Assessments by developing and monitoring action plans.
Maintain active involvement with division safety teams and committees.
Provide mentorship and support to employees.
Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions.
Develop and instruct MSHA topics during New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, Business Partner Hazard Training, and Introduction to Work Environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.