North America - Exploration Safety & Health Specialist, Logistics Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE                            

Safety & Health – Logistics Coordinator position that works to develop, implement, and monitor North American Exploration Safety and Health programs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.    Performs activities essential to ensuring employees can do their work safety to prevent injuries or health impairment.  Advocates for Safety and Health compliance, providing training, compliance monitoring, auditing, and reporting.  Also assists with logistics coordination of Exploration programs, providing support as needed to ensure successful program completion.    

RESPONSIBILITIES                     

Primary responsibilities and tasks:

• Act as a technical advisor and mentor to the North American Exploration management team while working with Exploration professionals to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and find solutions to complex S&H problems.
• Participate in internal S&H inspections and audits to identify conditions, behaviors, corrective action implementation/compliance, and/or training related corrective actions and needs.
• Work with all employees and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company S&H standards and systems.
• Accompany Exploration management along with MSHA and State inspectors during inspections.
• Assist with health testing and industrial hygiene activities as needed.
• Serve as a resource or facilitator for incident investigations; ICAM or 5 Why analysis to ensure that all incidents are accurately investigated to determine root cause. Assist with development of meaningful and effective correction actions to prevent recurrence of safety incidents or industrial hygiene exposures. 
• Ensure effectiveness reviews are conducted on corrective actions with participation of management and hourly personnel in the area or division. 
• Assist with accurate reporting of all incidents into approved system and development of flash, summary, senior leadership review reports as required. 
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in databases.
• Support and/or facilitate Formal Risk Assessments by developing and monitoring action plans.
• Maintain and sustain active involvement with Exploration safety team and committees.
• Provide mentorship and support to all employees.
• Actively participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and other training sessions.
• Develop and instruct MSHA topics during New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, and Business partner Hazard Training and Introduction to Work Environment.
• Conduct Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• On-call responsibilities are required.
• Assist with Contractor Procurement Onboarding, ensuring S&H performance is adequately reviewed during the procurement process.
• Assist with logistics coordination to allow for successful completion of Exploration programs.
• Travel throughout North America region to support Exploration programs with S&H and logistics duties. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• 2 years’ experience + Degree and/or
• 6 years’ experience in mining or related industry with proven/demonstrated Leadership in Safety 
• Incident Investigation experience and certification

Experience

• Familiarity with MSHA health and safety regulations and standards
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate health and safety related risks
• Ability to train and coach others on issues relating to health and safety
• Practical application of Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) 
• Preferred Blue Card Holder and/or training experience 
• Fundamental understanding in Occupational Health
• Knowledge of equipment used in construction of access roads drill pads
• Knowledge of drilling equipment used in Exploration programs
• Knowledge of Exploration drilling methods
• Knowledge of aviation equipment used in Exploration programs

Other Skills and Experience

• Analytical skills (ability to collect, analyze information, problem solve, and make decisions) 
• Computer literacy (Experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Web-based Data Systems)
• Demonstrated time management skills 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multi-task
• Ability to develop and implement Occupational Health & Safety programs and systems
• Understanding of exploration, mining, and associated processes
• Interpersonal, presentation, and training skills
• Collaboration