Safety Technician

Rio Tinto•Bessemer City, NC

About The Position

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. We are looking for a Safety Technician that will be proactive, staying ahead of operations on safety and environmental hazards. This is a great opportunity to assist with HSE related activities and to train on safety topics such as regulatory requirements and Rio Tinto Lithium policies. Reporting to the Senior Safety Engineer and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Health, Safety & Environmental team, you will be:

Requirements

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
HS Diploma or GED required
Three (3) years’ experience in Health, Safety & Environmental
Good understanding of general industry safety regulations
An understanding of Risk Assessment processes
Experience with conducting HSE training

Responsibilities

Assist with safety culture change effort
Interpret site Safety & Health programs and procedures and assist with compliance
Assist with incident investigations and identifying root causes
Assist with Risk Ranking
Participating in the Safety Committee Meetings and planned functions
Assist with / Tech employees and Rio Tinto Lithium project teams with proper completion of HSE required permits

Benefits

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.