OHST Coordinator

The OHST Coordinator reports to the OHST Superintendent and the primary role is to develop and maintain effective safety, health and training programs, providing prescribed MSHA/ OSHA training, ensuring a high standard of recordkeeping, and monitoring workplace safety through regular inspections within the OHST Department.

Specific Departmental Requirements

Compliance & Administration:

• Ensures all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA/OSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Assists with development and maintenance of safety and health standards in compliance with company, OSHA, MSHA, regulations, and appropriate risk procedures to protect the assets of the company.
• Conducts regular safety and equipment inspections of work sites and informs supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions, and possible safety and health hazards.
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Coordinates with and accompanies inspectors as they audit the operation from a safety and health perspective.
• Assist regulatory agencies and government representatives during inspections, audits, and investigations, ensuring timely provision of information and documentation while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Represent the Company during regulatory visits, ensuring compliance while protecting the Company's legal, operational, and commercial interests.
• Coordinates safety and health issues and reports.
• Maintains a close relationship with governmental regulatory agencies.
• Implements and ensures compliance with new rules and regulations.
• Follows up on recommendations and informs employees of work method changes.

Training:

• Develops, implements, coordinates, delivers, and continuously evaluates occupational health and safety training and development programs to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards, and Northern Star policies and procedures.
• Plans, facilitates, and delivers mandatory MSHA training, site-specific inductions, annual refresher training, and other health and safety education programs to employees, contractors, and visitors as required.
• Assists in the planning, facilitation, and review of workplace risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and the implementation of effective risk control measures to reduce workplace injuries and occupational health risks.
• Supports the management of workplace incidents through timely response, investigation, root cause analysis, reporting, corrective development, and follow-up to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares comprehensive incident investigation reports and monitors corrective actions to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively and within agreed time frames.
• Participates as an active member of the site's Emergency Management Team, responding to medical, hazardous materials, rescue, environmental, and other emergency incidents in accordance with established emergency response procedures.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of emergency response training exercises, mock emergency scenarios, and competency assessments to maintain the operational readiness of emergency response personnel.
• Supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of emergency management systems, procedures, emergency equipment, and response capabilities to ensure site preparedness for a broad range of emergency situations.
• Works collaboratively with operational leaders, supervisors, contractors, and employees to promote a proactive safety culture through education, coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on risk reduction and regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical advice and guidance on occupational health, emergency preparedness, incident management, and regulatory compliance to support safe and efficient mining operations
• Develops and maintains industrial hygiene programs to identify and control workplace health hazards.
• Conducts exposure monitoring and recommends appropriate control measures.
• Prepares industrial hygiene reports and advises management on performance and compliance.

Support:

• Provides operational support to the Physician’s Assistant and Site Security functions as required.
• Assists departments with contractor management, site inductions, and safety compliance.
• Supports regulatory compliance and the effective implementation of site health, safety, and security procedures.
• Collaborates with operational departments to promote a safe, secure, and compliant workplace.