Specialist, Health and Safety

AngloGold Ashanti • Beatty, NV

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About The Position

The Specialist, H&S provides professional health and safety support to the Projects team, ensuring work activities are planned and executed in compliance with AngloGold Ashanti’s Health, Safety, and Sustainability standards and applicable statutory requirements. The position supports implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the site HSE management system through risk assessment, technical advice, incident management, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Under the direction of the HSS leadership team, the Specialist reports directly to the Superintendent, Safety and Health and helps maintain a proactive safety culture, communicate health and safety standards, and apply company policies and procedures consistently across project activities.

As a field safety advisor across Nevada Projects, the Specialist collaborates with operational departments, frontline supervisors, contractors, and emergency response teams. The role promotes visible felt leadership and enforcement of critical risk controls from construction through commissioning and operations. The position follows a 4-day, 10-hour day-shift schedule, Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, with flexibility for weekend, evening, or on-call coverage as operational requirements dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical field safety leadership experience; the degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of progressive occupational health and safety experience, preferably in mining, heavy civil construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and Nevada state workplace safety regulations.
• Experience participating in and leading incident investigations, conducting root-cause analyses, and managing safety data tracking systems.
• Practical experience in emergency response coordination, site safety orientations, and industrial hygiene monitoring protocols.
• Working knowledge of HSE management software, Safety Management Information Systems (SMIS), and Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills and ability to influence frontline crews and site leadership firmly yet collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver safety presentations, write incident reports, and interface professionally with regulatory inspectors.
• Ability to assess real-time field risks, exercise Stop Work Authority, and implement rapid safety mitigations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles safely across rugged mine project sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a 4-day, 10-hour day-shift schedule, Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, with flexibility for weekend, evening, or on-call coverage as operational requirements dictate.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including occasional crawling, stooping, and lifting 26–50 lbs; frequent walking, standing, and reaching; working at heights; and respirator clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or active MSHA Blue Card (Approved MSHA Instructor).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules, including MSHA, OSHA, and Nevada state standards.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, field risk assessments, and formal safety audits across project and operational areas.
• Assist area supervisors with workplace inspections to identify hazardous conditions or equipment and verify fire-prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Maintain compliance files and records and produce regulatory reports aligned with federal and state safety and health requirements.
• Work with field departments to promote preventative safety, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and site-wide safety meetings and promote safety awareness and open communication.
• Promote Visible Felt Leadership and safety self-leadership across the organization.
• Reinforce Stop Work Authority and empower personnel to halt unsafe activities.
• Promote behavior-based safety programs using positive reinforcement of safe behaviors and constructive correction of unsafe practices.
• Lead and champion the site Fatal Risk and Lifesaving Controls program.
• Lead formal investigations into incidents, near misses, and injuries, including structured root cause analyses.
• Track, implement, and verify closeout of corrective and preventative actions arising from incidents and audits.
• Respond to employee safety concerns and inquiries and implement field resolutions.
• Lead and maintain MSHA New Miner training, experienced miner training, and site-specific safety and health orientations for employees and contractors.
• Provide safety and health leadership, hazard identification and recognition, and unplanned events training.
• Deliver hazardous materials and Right-to-Know training and promote use of the site chemical management system.
• Monitor contractor compliance with company safety policies, MSHA regulations, and site onboarding expectations.
• Train personnel on the Safety Management Information System (SMIS) and assist in maintaining it.
• Support development and maintenance of site Emergency Response Plans, mine rescue coordination, safety drills, and evacuation exercises.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, including monitoring airborne contaminants, chemical exposures, potable water quality, noise, and heat stress.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide emergency safety support as required.
• Safely operate company vehicles across rugged mine project sites.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellbeing reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Eligible employees may participate in annual short-term and long-term incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level