Role Title:

Sr. Health & Safety Specialist

Reports to:

Health & Safety Manager

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Helvetia, AZ

Purpose of Role:

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.

Role Accountabilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Directly supervise and mentor Health & Safety Specialists.
• Site Management & Inspection: Oversee daily field operations, conduct routine site audits, and identify occupational hazards across mining, processing, and construction areas.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations for site incidents, near-misses, and injuries using formal root-cause analysis protocols (e.g., 5-Why, TapRooT). Implement preventative action items.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations. Serve as the primary site liaison during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Program Development: Design and roll out critical risk management initiatives, emergency response plans, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Training & Onboarding: Oversee required site safety training, including MSHA Part 48 certifications, contractor orientations, and specialized task training

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related technical field
• Experience: 7+ years of professional health and safety experience specifically within a high-hazard industrial environment (Mining, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Construction).
• Software Proficiency: Advanced Google Workspace Administrator skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: * Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)
• MSHA Approved Instructor

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Other Requirements:

Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 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. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.