Turquoise Ridge - Safety & Health General Supervisor

Position Description:

Are you a Safety professional looking to grow your career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Safety and Health Supervisor at our Cortez operations. The successful candidate will work under the guidance and direction of the Safety & Health Superintendent to develop and implement strategies to control immediate risks in the workplace and solve S&H problems or issues. Coach, teach, mentor, and support personnel holding subordinates accountable for all expectations and responsibilities.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical safety advisor, mentor, and resource to site and division management, Safety & Health professionals, and the workforce.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety training strategies designed to address workplace risks, regulatory requirements, identified gaps, and organizational needs.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver MSHA-required training, including New Hire Orientation, Annual Refresher Training, Contractor Hazard Training, and other site-specific training programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through field observations, inspections, audits, incident trends, employee feedback, and other leading indicators; identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with site management and S&H professionals to identify immediate and emerging risks and develop practical solutions to control hazards and prevent incidents.
• Participate in internal inspections, audits, and field observations to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, compliance gaps, training deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a structured weekly and monthly training and S&H activity plan for assigned areas or divisions, ensuring training priorities align with operational risks and business needs.
• Work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, MSHA, and company standards, policies, and systems.
• Support division management during MSHA, state, and other regulatory inspections and provide technical guidance related to training and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a resource during incident investigations to ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated, root causes are identified, and corrective actions effectively address contributing factors.
• Facilitate and support Team-Based and Formal Risk Assessments by identifying training requirements, developing action plans, and tracking actions through completion.
• Maintain accurate training records, documentation, databases, and compliance reporting to ensure information is current and readily available for internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain active involvement with division safety teams, committees, and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and safety leadership to employees, supervisors, and management to strengthen the organization's safety culture.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, pre-shift meetings, and other workforce engagement and training activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize training practices, improve employee competency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the site's safety training system.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, emerging risks, and changes to company standards and incorporate applicable requirements into training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant industry experience preferred; or
• 8–12 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated leadership and progressive responsibility in Safety & Health preferred.
• MSHA Blue Card Instructor qualification required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and applicable MSHA regulations required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, and occupational health and hygiene principles required.
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating safety training programs in a mining or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and incident case management preferred.
• Experience with workers' compensation processes and occupational injury management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex safety and training challenges and develop practical, creative, and sustainable solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and influence employees and leaders to improve safety performance and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and effectiveness.
• Proficiency in safety, training, and compliance databases and documentation systems.
• Professional Safety & Health certifications such as CMSP, CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.