Safety Support Specialist

Turner Mining Group • Ely, NV

91d

About The Position

The Safety Support Specialist is responsible for assisting with development, implementation, and oversight of our comprehensive safety program, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of safe operation within the organization. The Safety Support Specialist provides support and guidance for the Turner Mining Group projects while influencing employees to create safety ownership across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate must live the values and be an outward example to others. (An eye for Safety, and Attitude for Excellence, a mind for innovation, and a heart for people)

Requirements

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Must be motivated to look for site / crew / system improvement opportunities.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements - Blue Card certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or equivalent preferred.
• 3-8 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety systems and processes.
• Proficiency in written presentations and processes.
• Appropriate attention to detail required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in safety data and use of safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with site leadership to ensure consistent use of systems, programs, and processes.
• Support building a culture of Safe Production.
• Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control.
• Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals.
• Conduct and assist in managing Hearing Conservation testing under CAOHC Certification.
• Conduct and assist in managing Industrial Hygiene testing focused primarily on noise and dust exposure.
• Assist with MSHA regulatory training and verify compliance to standards.
• Audit sites while focusing on conditions and behaviors that reflect our desire to be the best in the business.
• Assist in problem-solving including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Learn and assist with key performance indicators, company targets, and progress reporting.
• Assist with and lead crew / supervision development opportunities.
• Assist with client specific safety needs as required.
• Support risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization including field level risk, project-based risk, and organizational risk management.
• Foster excitement throughout the organization by taking safety to new heights through cutting edge ideas and tactics.
• Assist with site milestone recognition programs.
• Assist with site communication programs and processes to ensure timely, specific, and value-added information.
• Partner with site and project leaders to identify areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement processes to reduce and eliminate repeat incidents.
• Assist site leaders with quality safety toolbox talks.
• Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting.
• Be visible with site leadership and crews. Spend time with Operations, Maintenance, and Site Supervision to build relationships and develop trust.
• Support safety documentation platforms including HCSS, SharePoint, Adobe, and regulatory required systems.
• Support incident tracking processes.
• Ensure consistent use of root cause methodology.
• Implementation and use of risk analysis tools evaluating business processes and task-based risks.
• Assist with leading and lagging indicators across the sites.
• Work with leaders to develop ideas and improvement opportunities.
• Participate and support new project kick off requirements as well as closing other sites / projects.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in safety management, and recommend updates to company policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist in writing and updating policies / procedures / and work instructions using professional writing language.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree