Sr. Health and Safety Specialist
About The Position
The purpose of the Senior Health & Safety Specialist is to serve as the operational safety lead for the Copper World site, driving a proactive hazard-prevention culture and ensuring total compliance with MSHA and corporate safety standards. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager and managing site-level Health & Safety Technicians, this role bridges executive safety strategy with day-to-day mine operations. By leading complex incident investigations, executing robust risk-mitigation programs, and overseeing regulatory field readiness, the Senior Specialist protects the health and well-being of all site personnel while safeguarding the project from operational disruptions and regulatory risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related technical field
- 7+ years of professional health and safety experience specifically within a high-hazard industrial environment (Mining, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Construction).
- Advanced Google Workspace Administrator skills.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)
- MSHA Approved Instructor
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and mentor Health & Safety Specialists.
- Oversee daily field operations, conduct routine site audits, and identify occupational hazards across mining, processing, and construction areas.
- Lead investigations for site incidents, near-misses, and injuries using formal root-cause analysis protocols (e.g., 5-Why, TapRooT). Implement preventative action items.
- Maintain full compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations. Serve as the primary site liaison during regulatory inspections and audits.
- Design and roll out critical risk management initiatives, emergency response plans, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
- Oversee required site safety training, including MSHA Part 48 certifications, contractor orientations, and specialized task training
Benefits
- Annual performance bonuses
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
