Job DescriptionPosition Description:Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Safety and Health Supervisor at our Cortez operations. The successful candidate will work under the guidance and direction of the Safety & Health Superintendent to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and solve S&H problems or issues. Coach, teach, mentor, and support personnel holding subordinates accountable for all expectations and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:- Serve as a technical safety advisor, mentor, and resource to site and division management, Safety & Health professionals, and the workforce.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety training strategies designed to address workplace risks, regulatory requirements, identified gaps, and organizational needs.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver MSHA-required training, including New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, Contractor Hazard Training, and other site-specific training programs.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through field observations, inspections, audits, incident trends, employee feedback, and other leading indicators; identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with site management and S&H professionals to identify immediate and emerging risks and develop practical solutions to control hazards and prevent incidents.
- Participate in internal inspections, audits, and field observations to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, compliance gaps, training deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain a structured weekly and monthly training and S&H activity plan for assigned areas or divisions, ensuring training priorities align with operational risks and business needs.
- Work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, MSHA, and company standards, policies, and systems.
- Support division management during MSHA, state, and other regulatory inspections and provide technical guidance related to training and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a resource during incident investigations to ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated, root causes are identified, and corrective actions effectively address contributing factors.
- Facilitate and support Team-Based and Formal Risk Assessments by identifying training requirements, developing action plans, and tracking actions through completion.
- Maintain accurate training records, documentation, databases, and compliance reporting to ensure information is current and readily available for internal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain active involvement with division safety teams, committees, and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and safety leadership to employees, supervisors, and management to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, pre-shift meetings, and other workforce engagement and training activities.
- Identify and implement opportunities to standardize training practices, improve employee competency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the site's safety training system.
- Stay current with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, emerging risks, and changes to company standards and incorporate applicable requirements into training programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant industry experience preferred; or
- 8-12 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated leadership and progressive responsibility in Safety & Health preferred.
- MSHA Blue Card Instructor qualification required.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and applicable MSHA regulations required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, and occupational health and hygiene principles required.
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating safety training programs in a mining or industrial environment preferred.
- Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and incident case management preferred.
- Experience with workers' compensation processes and occupational injury management preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex safety and training challenges and develop practical, creative, and sustainable solutions.
- Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and influence employees and leaders to improve safety performance and accountability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and effectiveness.
- Proficiency in safety, training, and compliance databases and documentation systems.
- Professional Safety & Health certifications such as CMSP, CSP, CIH, or equivalent 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 AND employer match, 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.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- 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.
