Health and Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Coordinator

Gouverneur, NY

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The client 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

2. Do you have the ability to use computer for written communication, tracking, and submitting reports.

3. Do you have experience in workplace safety and compliance of procedures and MSHA regulations.

4. Do you have industry experience preferred

5. Do you have MSHA Trainer Certification preferred

6. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.