Safety Manager

ASARCO•Kearny, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads and manages safety staff and programs to improve safety performance, oversee site security, and help ensure a safe workplace compliant with ASARCO, MSHA, and other regulatory requirements. The role provides managerial and leadership support for Ray Operations, including coordinating workers’ compensation activities and working with the General Manager to promote a compliant, safe, and accident-free workplace. The position manages safety staff, the workers’ compensation clerk, clinic staff, and a security contractor. It oversees MSHA training, safety meetings, regulatory inspections and compliance, workplace policies, training programs, staff development and performance evaluation, and security measures intended to protect the plant from loss. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, 5–10 years of safety experience in a similar job or industry, MSHA experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel a limited amount. A technical bachelor’s degree and copper industry experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five to ten years of safety experience in a similar job or industry.
MSHA experience.
MSHA training certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Strong familiarity with safety rules and regulations.
Competence with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to use intuitive skills and manage multiple tasks while interacting with environmental, operations, human resources, and outside agencies.
Valid and current driver’s license.
Willingness to do limited travel.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence and work with other managers.
Successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, as conditions of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or another technical bachelor’s degree.
Five years of copper industry experience.
Other mining or mineral-processing-related work.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the safety staff, workers’ compensation clerk, clinic staff, and security contractor.
Review daily safety and accident reports and plan activities with staff.
Support the General Manager in maintaining a compliant, safe, and accident-free workplace.
Provide new employee and refresher MSHA training.
Follow and instruct others in safe work practices and procedures.
Hold and attend safety meetings and comply with safety programs.
Develop improvement plans and mentor staff in teamwork and succession planning.
Set goals, measure performance, periodically evaluate staff, and prepare summaries identifying opportunities for success or improvement.
Manage periodic MSHA and other regulatory inspections and compliance, including legal review or appeals as needed.
Stay current with changes to MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
Conduct and review security functions to protect the plant from theft and other losses, including insurance-related losses.
Coordinate and monitor workers’ compensation activities, track costs, and take action to reduce them.
Monitor workplace compliance programs and policies and counsel employees.
Develop useful and meaningful standard operating procedures and training programs.
Interact with peers within ASARCO and the industry as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.