Job DescriptionPosition Description:Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Safety and Health (S&H) Specialist at our Cortez District. The successful candidate will acclimate themselves to the work environment and perform duties related to the Occupational Health and Safety Profession.
Responsibilities:- Act as a technical advisor and mentor to the site management team while working with Senior S&H professionals to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and solve complex problems.
- Participate in internal inspections and audits to identify conditions, behaviors, corrective action implementation/compliance, and/or training related corrective actions and needs.
- Maintain a weekly/monthly overview plan for Industrial Hygiene and/or S&H functions related to their assigned area or division.
- Work with all employees and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company standards and systems. Accompany division management along with MSHA and State inspectors during inspections.
- Assist with health testing or IH activities as needed.
- Serve as a resource for investigations to ensure that all incidents are accurately investigated to determine root cause.
- Actively participate in the development of effective correction actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in databases.
- Assist in Team Based and Formal Risk Assessments by facilitating, developing, and tracking action plans.
- Maintain and sustain active involvement with division safety team, committees.
- Provide mentoring to all employees.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions.
- Develop and instruct MSHA topics during New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, and Contractor Hazard Training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in related field + 3 years of experience preferred or
- Associate degree in related field + 6 years of experience in industry preferred or
- 8-12 years of experience in industry with proven/demonstrated Leadership in Safety preferred
- MSHA Blue Card Instructor preferred
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977 required
- Prior knowledge/experience in industrial hygiene and OHH principles required
- Prior experience in incident case management and workers compensation preferred
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and situations required
- Prior experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while being both organized and effective required
- Professional S&H certifications (CMSP, CSP, etc.) preferred
What We Can Offer You - A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
