Safety Superintendent

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Superintendent leads the site safety program at Pinto Valley Mine, driving safety strategy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations. This role is responsible for building and maintaining a strong safety culture aligned with company values, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The position oversees a team of safety professionals and works closely with site leadership, supervisors, and contractors to ensure consistent application of the safety management system, effective risk management, and safe production across the operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in health and safety within mining or heavy industrial operations
Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience with MSHA and State Mine Inspector regulations
Experience in incident investigation, reporting, and auditing
Valid driver’s license
Strong leadership and team development skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to coach and influence safe work behaviors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and incident/root cause analysis systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in a safety leadership role within mining operations
Experience leading emergency response or crisis management programs
Experience managing contractor safety programs

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Culture: Lead and develop the site safety team while promoting a culture of accountability, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement across the workforce.
Regulatory Compliance & Engagement: Ensure compliance with MSHA and state regulations, serve as the primary contact during inspections, and manage the resolution of citations and violations.
Operational Safety Support: Partner with site leadership and supervisors to implement safety programs, procedures, and risk management practices across all departments.
Incident Management & Reporting: Oversee and coach incident investigations to ensure quality analysis, timely completion, and effective corrective actions, while monitoring trends to drive improvement.
Emergency Preparedness & Contractor Safety: Lead crisis management and emergency response readiness, including oversight of the First Responder team, and manage contractor safety programs from pre-qualification through field execution.
Safety Systems, Training & Performance: Maintain and improve the safety management system through audits and gap assessments, ensure effective delivery of regulatory and site training, and track performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement & Budget Management: Maintain working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and regulators while managing safety program budgets and supporting planning activities.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 20%
4-day, 10-hour work schedule
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes