Position: Director - Health and Safety
Location: Gouverneur, NY (On-site)
Industry: Mining & Metals
Compensation: $81,000 - $110,000
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Health and Safety for an underground zinc mining operation. This role involves overseeing the health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of a strong safety culture within the organization.
Analyze health and safety performance through various indicators and lead audits to ensure compliance with company safety procedures, as well as local, state, and federal requirements.
Advise management on opportunities for performance improvements related to health and safety.
Conduct hazard evaluations and risk assessments, and initiate corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Assist in incident investigations, determining risk levels, evaluating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies (such as MSHA), managing mine inspector visits and necessary documentation.
Communicate safety information effectively to employees, managers, and stakeholders, addressing questions and concerns.
Support the development of policies and procedures to improve health and safety performance across the operation.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in health and safety, with a preference for experience in underground mining.
Experience in leading safety culture development and maintaining safety standards within a mining environment.
Experience in hazard recognition and control systems and training techniques.
Mine rescue experience and MSHA Blue Card IU/IS/MM unlimited certification required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency in data analysis and critical thinking related to health and safety performance.
Compensation and Benefits
401K Retirement Plan with an additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly.
Excellus Medical Plan with low employee contribution.
Free Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off.
If you have significant experience in mine health and safety, particularly in an underground mining setting, and have a passion for fostering a safety-first culture, we encourage you to apply for this vital leadership position.