H&S Coordinator

Provide support to the Health & Safety Department by coordinating site safety programs and activities including but not limited to inspections, surveys, training and assisting with the administration of the occupational health program including industrial hygiene sampling.

Must comply with all company safety regulations, operation requirements, and efficiency levels while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

• Assists with coordinating and conducting the safety activities and safety training programs of employees, supervisors and contractors to ensure company compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supports implementation of policies, standards and cardinal rules regarding security, safety, industrial hygiene, and medical services with employees and contractors.
• Attends site and contractor crew safety meetings.
• Coordinates and performs regular site and contractor compliance inspections.
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting New Miner MSHA, Experienced Miner MSHA annual refresher, on site contractor MSHA training, and other training as the need arises.
• Ensures contractor compliance with 10.3.
• Responsible for conducting industrial hygiene sampling of hearing and noise exposure, dust, hazardous gasses and other testing as required.
• Be able and willing to wear a respirator as needed.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Estimated travel based on current job requirements is (2%).
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, keep records and have basic computer skills.
• Three years of mining experience preferred.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as an MSHA instructor.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist.
• A basic understanding and knowledge of MSHA 30
  
  CFR part 48B and part 56 is preferred.
• Additional training or experience in areas of industrial hygiene, emergency response and safety is preferred.
• Must have an understanding of operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and possess basic math skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment yet work without constant direct supervision.
• Able to use or have the ability to learn the use of industrial hygiene sampling equipment, and light vehicles. (Some service or repair skills required).
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

This position reports to the Health and Safety Supervisor.