Health & Safety Exploration Specialist

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This is a split position where the incumbent will report to the H&S Manager for part of the year and the site exploration supervisor during the summer exploration (May - September) season. The incumbent plans, directs, and implements safety programs in the assigned operational areas to promote a safe, healthy, and accident‑free work environment.

• Act on the authority of the Site General Manager in matters pertaining to safety and health that require resolution
• Help drive safety improvement by promoting a proactive safety culture
• Ensure a field presence at sites on a routine basis
• Maintain the Safety and Health Management database for incidents, investigations, hazards, near misses, and action items from risk reviews, training and competency requirements
• Assist in the management, notification, investigation and reporting of incidents and hazards as required
• Facilitate and participate in risk assessment and root cause analysis
• Lead by example, modeling the behavior expected from all employees toward performing work in a safe manner
• Actively promote safety and health objectives to all levels of the organization
• Develop, assist in the implementation of, and review procedures routinely or as circumstances change

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully
• Communication – speak clearly and persuasively in a positive manner, edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and read and interpret written information
• Planning/organizing – prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans
• Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability – adapt to a complex and dynamic work environment
• Dependability – consistently follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance
• Motivation – bring a passion to work and have a propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence

• Work with managers, front-line leaders, and employees to establish workable solutions to existing safety and health problems in the work environment
• Implement and review safety & health policies and procedures in compliance with Greens Creek and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations
• Provide training to supervisors and employees in site safety & health practices
• Inspect work areas to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated
• Conduct investigation of accidents, incidents and injuries and assist supervisors and employees in establishing root cause and implementing appropriate corrective actions
• Conduct MSHA training, including 40‑hour Newly Employed Inexperienced Miner, Experienced Miner, Annual Refresher Training, and Site‑Specific Hazard Awareness Training
• Assist with or conduct health and industrial hygiene surveys/sampling to verify compliance with health regulations and determine safe limits of exposure to potentially harmful materials or conditions
• Facilitate MSHA representatives while they are on site conducting compliance or other duties
• Assist department staff in preparing, submitting, and analyzing safety and training documents
• Analyze safety and training data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

• Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures specific to helicopter‑supported remote exploration, and drilling activities
• Fly in helicopters and assist with field mobilization/demobilization
• Conduct field‑level risk assessments and inspections related to helicopter landing zones, drill rigs, drill pads, and core logging facilities
• Coordinate with helicopter providers to ensure aviation safety protocols are in place, including morning line‑outs, manifest tracking, and load security
• Deliver safety orientations and site‑specific training to all field personnel, including…