Health and Safety Coordinator Gouverneur, NY

Health and Safety Coordinator, MSHA Regulations, Workplace Safety, Investigate Accidents 

Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 3 Years Education level: All education level Job function: Engineering Industry: Mining & Metals Compensation: $61,000 - $70,000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Relo assistance available

Job Description:

Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Health & Safety Coordinator at its mining operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on workplace safety and compliance of procedures and MSHA regulations
• Develop, implement, and improve safety policies, procedures, and programs as needed
• Provide safety training & education
• Conduct risk assessments
• Inspect work environments underground and on the surface
• Investigate accidents
• Accompany MSHA on quarterly inspections or other site visits
• Evaluate and recommend control measures to minimize risk
• Stay informed of MSHA regulations along with other federal, state, and local H&S regulations
• Schedule annual required physicals and hearing tests
• Assist with weekly and monthly H&S reporting
• Maintain accurate and organized records of training, inspections, investigations, and other required records
• Work with all departments of the business to promote a positive safety culture
• Other reasonable duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and stay organized
• Ability to use computer for written communication, tracking, and submitting reports
• Industry experience preferred
• MSHA Trainer Certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skill in written and verbal communication (in English)
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

EMPIRE STATE MINES offers 401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly. Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution, FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off

MUST HAVE

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
• Ability to use computer for written communication, tracking, and submitting reports.
• Experience in workplace safety and compliance of procedures and MSHA regulations.