Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Health & Safety Coordinator
Location: Gouverneur, NY (within a 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, the Adirondacks, and Lake Placid)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Industry: Mining & Metals
Job Function: Engineering
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Number of Positions: 1

Position Overview

A well-established mining operation based in Gouverneur, NY is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Coordinator. This role will focus on ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance, developing proactive health and safety strategies, and promoting a positive safety culture across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and internal safety procedures.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies and programs.

• Deliver and coordinate safety education and training programs.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

• Perform safety inspections in underground and surface work environments.

• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in MSHA inspections and respond to regulatory inquiries.

• Recommend and implement control measures to reduce risk.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSHA and other relevant federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

• Schedule and track annual physicals and hearing tests.

• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly H&S reports.

• Maintain detailed records of training, inspections, and investigations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reinforce a strong safety-first culture.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a safety-focused role, preferably in the mining or heavy industrial sectors.

• Strong understanding of MSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

• Proficiency in using computers for communication, reporting, and record-keeping.

• MSHA Trainer Certification preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal in English).

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional employer contribution.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low employee contribution.

• Free vision, dental, and life insurance.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Note: This position is located in Gouverneur, NY and does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional employer contribution.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with low employee contribution.
• Free vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.