Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence with key stakeholders and mining operations/engineering staff to foster a robust safety culture
• Perform Site Safety Walks and Job Hazard Assessments and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Review SOPs and work practices to identify any safety concerns
• Support EHS Specialists in site Toolbox Talks, coordinate delivery and stock safety supplies (PPE, first aid kits, eyewash stations, spill kits etc.)
• Develop and install safety signage (emergency evacuation maps, safety one pagers)
• Support Lockout/Tagout program with labeling, training verification, and lock distribution
• Deliver basic training sessions and EHS information
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly site safety walks (Construction Safety) and input data into EHS database
• Address, document, and support safety concerns at the mining site
• Organize, file, and maintain safety documentation (e.g., training records, meeting minutes)
• Collect environmental data in the field to support compliance programs (water and soil sampling)
• Ensure all documentation is collected for incident reports and incident reviews
• Review and upload chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to electronic library

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree or higher level education preferred
• Minimum 3 years or more of work experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, environment
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Basic understanding of construction safety
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to become First Aid, and CPR Certified to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies and activate emergency procedures
• Self Starter with the ability to lead without direction when needed
• Able to work weekends as needed
• Well organized, excellent attention to details and a passion for all things Environment, Health and Safety
• Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily
• Able to climb stairs

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD