Regional Safety Coordinator

Objectives and Contributions

• Work directly with site leadership to ensure consistent use of systems, programs, and processes.
• Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control.
• Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals.
• Conduct and assist in managing Hearing Conservation testing under CAOHC Certification.
• Conduct and assist in managing Industrial Hygiene testing focused primarily on noise and dust exposure.
• Assist with MSHA regulatory training and verify compliance to standards.
• Learn and assist with key performance indicators, company targets, and progress reporting.
• Audit sites while focusing on conditions and behaviors that reflect our desire to be the best in the business.
• Assist in problem-solving including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Absorb and assist with crew / supervision development opportunities.
• Assist with client specific safety needs as required.
• Support risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization including field level risk, project-based risk, and organizational risk management.
• Assist in writing and updating policies / procedures / and work instructions using professional writing language.
• Assist with leading and lagging indicators across the sites.
• Work with leaders to develop ideas and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in and support new project kick offs, visit and support existing projects, and assist in project closures.

Culture and Communication

• Foster excitement throughout the organization by taking safety to new heights through cutting edge ideas and tactics.
• Assist with site milestone recognition programs.
• Assist with site communication programs and processes to ensure timely, specific, and value-added information.
• Partner with site and project leaders to identify areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement processes to reduce and eliminate repeat incidents.
• Assist site leaders with quality safety toolbox talks.
• Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting.
• Be visible with site leadership and crews. Spend time with Operations, Maintenance, and Site Supervision to build relationships and develop trust.

Skills and Qualifications

• Self-starter – Can identify system and process gaps and takes action to address / correct them.
• Makes efficient use of remote office time and develops clear plans to ensure site visits are productive and well-organized.
• Learns quickly (flexible) and adapts to changing priorities and site needs.
• Focuses on proactive safety efforts – understands where time is best spent to develop crew and site leadership.
• Can think outside the usual approach to safety processes, taking what works and adding new insightful ideas to connect with personnel.
• Excellent communicator – understands how to stay connected with sites, peers, and supervision.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Proficiency in safety data and use of safety systems – Preferred.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment - Required.
• Understanding of OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements - Blue Card certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or equivalent preferred.
• 3-8 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety systems and processes.
• Proficiency in written presentations and processes.
• Appropriate attention to detail required.
• Strong morals and values required.