Safety Manager

Asarco•Kearny, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads safety staff and develops training and programs to improve safety performance. The role manages site security and provides the leadership needed to promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with ASARCO, MSHA, and other regulatory programs and policies. The position supports Ray Operations and the company, including coordination of workers’ compensation activities and efforts to reduce related costs.

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.
Competence with Microsoft Office software.
Strong familiarity with safety rules and regulations.
Ability to use intuitive skills and manage multiple tasks while interacting with environmental, operations, HR, and outside agencies.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel on a limited basis.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence and work with other managers.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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 for the department and mentor staff on teamwork and succession planning.
Set staff goals, measure performance, periodically evaluate staff, and prepare summaries identifying successes or areas for improvement.
Manage periodic MSHA and other regulatory inspections and compliance, including legal review or appeals.
Keep current with changes to MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
Conduct security functions and reviews to protect the plant against loss, including theft and insurance-related risks.
Coordinate and monitor workers’ compensation activities, track costs, and take action to reduce them.
Monitor compliance programs and policies and counsel employees.
Develop useful and meaningful SOPs and training programs.
Interact with peers within ASARCO and the industry as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.