Health & Safety Manager

The Health & Safety Manager serves as a key leader and trusted advisor to site leadership, responsible for driving a proactive, high-performance safety culture across mining operations in Nevada. This role partners closely with operational and technical teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risk while advancing strategic health and safety initiatives.

The position is accountable for developing, implementing, and continuously improving health and safety programs, systems, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies while supporting long-term operational readiness and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all health and safety activities across site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage team performance by aligning individual goals with organizational objectives, delivering regular performance feedback, and supporting employee development through training and career progression opportunities.
• Champion a culture of safety excellence through coaching, mentoring, and visible leadership across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with site leadership to proactively identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies aligned with a Zero Harm philosophy.
• Lead and support internal inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.
• Oversee daily H&S operations, including:
  • Emergency response and medical services
  • Industrial hygiene and occupational health programs
  • Safety training, compliance, and assurance systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a proactive, data-driven safety culture.
• Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and technical expertise to the H&S team and senior leadership.
• Lead, develop, and manage the H&S team, including performance management and professional development.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety data to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, including MSHA and OSHA.
• Analyze safety data and trends to inform long-term strategies and reduce risk exposure.
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain and enhance the site’s health and safety management systems and associated standards.
• Collaborate with operations and regulatory representatives during inspections and audits.
• Engage with contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with site health and safety expectations, policies, and risk management practices.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and response readiness across the site.
• Participate in corporate health and safety initiatives, including audits, governance programs, and knowledge-sharing forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of progressive health and safety experience, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Underground mining experience strongly preferred.
• MSHA Instructor certification (surface and underground) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA, OSHA, and applicable state regulations.
• Experience in risk management, process safety, and incident investigation.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CMSP are considered an asset.
• Ability to work in an underground mining environment.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and complying with all applicable employment laws.